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. One such example of the difficulty in managing this condition is the case of Ira Akash. It would take the strength of experts to
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 the Dallas area, her entire family still lives in Poland. This means that when her son, David, received a diagnosis of Down syndrome, the need for
Patience Pays Off For Progress A big part of The Warren Center’s mission is to do what is best for this child AND this family. Because of you and your generosity, we are able to provide individualized therapy services and support for children like Terrell and his mom Kesha. Terrell started receiving Special Skills Training (SST) services through teletherapy for language and behavior concerns in October 2020. SST supports development across domains with an emphasis
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put together just the right guides for your family to create the rules and structure so that you
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 little ones stay in theirs. Fortunately, VeryWellFamily has tricks and tips for things you can do to take back your bed if you’re tired of
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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 swim can mean the difference between life and death if they find themselves accidentally in the water. It is the best way to protect your
