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🎶 PLEASE DON'T STOP THE MUSIC 🎶
CHANGING LIVES ONE CHILD AT A TIME
Amy Spawn writes:
I love what I do. For over two decades, I have had the pleasure of watching how The Warren Center staff and supporters come together with one common goal in mind: helping children with developmental delays...
Please Don’t Stop the Music: Changing Lives One Child at a Time
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Daily routines can provide children with beneficial, learning opportunities that ensure safety, consistency and comfort in their environment. Young children might not yet fully understand the concept of time, so they do not order their lives by hours and minutes, but rather by the events that happen. In what some...
Using Cue Cards to Create Routines
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The Pain of Separation
Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows the telltale signs. The feeling that ranges from stomach churning and shortness of breath to heart pounding and even spontaneous tears. Given these visceral and stressful signs, one can imagine the impact that extreme anxiety could have on early childhood development....
Ira's Story: Overcoming Separation Stress and Food Fears Through Expert Care
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One of the most familiar sayings is that “Home is where the heart is.” However, when home is an ocean away, that statement feels even more poignant and real. As an expatriate, Ursula Wagner left everything behind in her native Poland. While Ursula has now made her home in...
David's Story: A Supportive Environment for Children to Shine
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Does your child have meltdowns when you change from one activity to another? Do you have trouble getting your child to follow a regular schedule? Consistent routines and rules help create order and structure your day. Things go more smoothly when you and your child know what to expect. The...
Creating Routines and Structure with your Child
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Breaking your child's habit of sleeping in your bed every night is a challenge in itself. Whether they start bedtime by taking over your side of the bed or they end up there at 3am, there are plenty of ways to regain control of your bed and ensure that your...
How to Get Your Kid to Sleep in Their Own Bed
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. program is updating its Milestone Tracker app, a mobile app designed to help parents track their children’s developmental milestones with illustrated milestone checklists, encourage their children’s development with tips and activities, and more!
Before the newest version...
CDC Developmental Milestones Mobile App
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ANY time a child is near a body of water, there is a cause for caution! But with these blistering hot summers, longer days and the need for the outdoors, teaching your young one a new life skill shouldn't add any more undue stress to your life. Teaching children to...
Teaching a Special Needs Child Pool Safety
Autism,
Behavioral Challenges,
Family,
Featured,
Fine Motor,
Gross Motor,
Low Birth Weight,
Muscular Dystrophy,
Premature Birth,
Sensory Processing Disorder,
Social/Emotional | July 8, 2021
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Beating the heat doesn't JUST mean air conditioning and swimming pools. Sometimes, a sweet treat is all that you need. Lucky for you, there are plenty of options to check out in the DFW metroplex. No matter the cravings or dietary restrictions, we have the perfect place for you to...
Fun in the Sun: Sensory Friendly Outdoor Family Activities
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Dads sometimes play different roles in their kid’s lives. Big, strong superheroes that you can climb, make silly jokes and noises with and share all of the love. Explore familiar feelings and unknown worlds with this selection of #BooksAboutDads!
Ages 0 - 3
My Dad Is Amazing!
A joyful tribute to dads from...
Books About "Daddy"
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“Juan, it’s time for your bath!”
Sara smiled to herself, knowing that her son, Juan, would enjoy the bubble bath she had prepared. When Sara heard no answer, she hurried to his play area only to hear her son repetitively babbling numbers one to four.
“Uno, dos, tres, cuatro…”
Dismayed, Sara tried another...
Meet Juan
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Moms come in all different forms, ages, and books! And, much like mothers, there's no shortage of different stories and experiences to explore. Take a look below at some of our favorite Mommy books for any age group! Grab the little ones, don some new character voices and take them...
Books About "Mommy"
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Activities to Encourage Language and Speech Development
There are many ways you can help your child learn to understand and use words. See a speech-language pathologist if you have concerns.
Click the buttons below to jump to that...
Activities to Encourage Language and Speech Development
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The season of spring has represented new life and rebirth for millennia. In particular, the month of April is often the first sign of vivid life to come. It is only fitting, then, that April is also the National Month of the Young Child.
Decades of research have shown that early...
April: Month of the Young Child
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Preschoolers
The years between ages three and five are critical to reading growth. Reading not only provides an opportunity for close bonding with your child, but it also sets your child...
Reading to Preschoolers
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Toddlers
Tips for reading with young children:
Give your child options (do you want to read Brown bear or Goodnight Moon)
You don’t have to read the words on each page,...
Reading to Toddlers
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*Be sure to check out our "Storytime with The Warren Center" video series at the end of this article.*
Reading to Babies
Reading to your infant may seem a bit silly at times, does he/she even understand what I am saying or doing? Is there any point in my reading if my...
Reading to Babies
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In honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month in May, the team of speech-language pathologists at The Warren Center are encouraging parents of young children to take this extended time at home to improve their children's communication development. Parents with concerns about their child's speech and language development should seek...
In Honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month SLPS from The Warren Center Share Ways to Improve Speech at Home
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Now more than ever, we must stand by children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
As you are aware, the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illness, has affected individuals across the United States. In addition to the recently declared state of emergency, school districts have...
COVID-19 INFORMATION
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The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Books for Speech and Language Development
For many children, gathering around for story time is one of the top childhood memories. Children love hearing the reader describe magical lands and the excitement of discovering colorful illustrations with the turn of every page. For parents,...
The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Books for Speech and Language Development
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Raising a child with a disability requires parents to learn about and deal with multiple specialists, various healthcare systems, and increased expenses that most parents don’t normally encounter. Learning about the disability, providing daily care, choosing treatment options, managing a complicated medical system, managing healthcare costs, advocating for special needs...
Experts from The Warren Center Share Tips to Keep Families Together in Recognition of Divorce Month
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There is no one that makes Conner laugh and smile more than his sister Kylie. You will hear the sounds of his giggles even on the most challenging days, and there have been many challenging days for Conner.
He was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, not making...
Conner continues to beat the odds with a smile
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While most children find the winter holiday season to be exciting and joyful, many special needs kids struggle this time of year. The lights, sounds, and crowds can be overwhelming for kids with developmental delays and disabilities. The experts at The Warren Center have found ways to control the chaos...
Sensory-Friendly Tips for the Holiday Season
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We get it. Buying Christmas presents for your children can feel like the ultimate challenge. Along with wish-list toys and name-brand gadgets, children often desire the types of toys that are popular among peers and friends. Rather than just picking out the latest gimmick, you want a toy that is...
The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Toys for Developmental Stages
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With more than 15 year’s tenure at The Warren Center, Executive Director Amy Spawn, has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Amy Spawn has more than 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood intervention, speech language pathology, leadership and strategic philanthropy. In June 2013, Amy Spawn was selected as...
Amy Spawn named Agency CEO
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The Warren Center's, Board President, Bill Warren and Dina Alsaid who is the mother of a child recieving services from the The Warren Center were featured on Good Morning Texas to talk about the 50th Anniversary and about the wonderful services we offer families.
Click here to see the full interview....
The Warren Center featured on Good Morning Texas
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