by admin | Sep 20, 2017 | New Happenings
OUR JOURNEY It’s been an incredible journey. When we first started Optimal Beginnings, we were modestly working in our clients’ homes, but we quickly saw the need for a more well-rounded therapy solution. Our vision was to provide the best possible therapy for our...
by admin | Dec 13, 2016 | Milestones, Speech
The toddler years can be challenging, to say the least! The tantrums, the will, the giggles, and laughter can be a major source of confusion for parents as toddlers’ develop their ability to think, solve problems and communicate grows. Toddlers’ brains are growing...
by admin | Oct 25, 2016 | Social Skills
Social interactions are really hard. Talking to someone else is riddled with unspoken rules and regulations. How close should I be? How loud do I need to speak? Is what I am saying relevant? These are hard boundaries for kids (and who am I kidding – some adults too)...
by admin | Sep 20, 2016 | Behavioral Issues
Time-outs are behaviour discipline technique used by parents and the one most often recommended by pediatricians and child development experts. But is it good for kids? Is it effective? First we have to consider its purpose. A time-out is meant as discipline –...
