***This blog has been one of our favorites so we wanted to submit it again. We wish everyone a happy, healthy Thanksgiving and remember…eat your vegetables! Is meal time consistently the most challenging part of your daily parenting routine? We all face our own version of the inevitable dinner spent debating, often pleading, and occasionally […]
Does your child engage in challenging behavior regularly? Wait, that’s most children. Let’s put it another way: Are you ready to dig a hole and crawl in it after a nightmarish Target trip with your screaming child? Do you ever just throw your hands up and think, “You’ve won, kid. I give up.” Do you […]
We certainly live in the golden age of societal advancement. Think about the phone you were using ten years ago, the evolution of communication with friends or even your general outlook on society in comparison to your grandparents. These so-called advancements are far reaching and certainly include areas such as parenting and child development; however, […]
What sounds do kids typically make between 2-3 years old? With most children, you will hear them make the p, b, m, n, h and w sounds by 2 years old, the k, g, t, d, ng sounds by 2.5, and the f and v sounds by 3. Usually, kids start saying sounds in consonant […]
Do you worry that your child doesn’t have friends? We all want our children to be included among peers and to have a group of friends or playmates. As a parent, it is challenging (but natural!) to think of a child left out or excluded from social activities. At Project Play Therapy (and Franklin Speech!), […]
Despite the recent weather, summer is just right around the corner. Many parents may be wondering how to keep their children involved with their peers without school. Look no further! Project Play Therapy will be hosting Summer Social Groups! What is a social group? These groups aim to help children of all ages develop […]
Top 5 easiest ways to improve your child’s diet today! By Sarah Keene. Is mealtime consistently the most challenging part of your daily parenting routine? We all face our own version of the inevitable dinner spent debating, often pleading, and occasionally downright begging our child to eat. Despite the trouble, many parents are quicker today […]
5 Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development! The first few years of a child’s life are vital to their ability to communicate for years to come. And parents play an important role in their children’s language development! Interacting with your children in these 5 fun, easy ways will help them build robust vocabularies, a […]
Sensory-sensitive activities in the Nashville area! As a parent of a child with sensory processing disorder or autism spectrum disorder, it can be tough to find activities in the community that won’t overstimulate. Going to the movies, indoor recreation centers, and live performances can be quite the challenge. Thankfully, more businesses are opening their doors […]