A successful bedtime routine is key
A good night’s sleep is crucial for a young child’s development and can have a positive impact on their behavior and learning at school or childcare. According to the National Institutes of Health, multiple studies on infant sleep show a positive association between sleep, memory, language, executive function, and overall cognitive development in typically developing […]
Do you have room for a foster child?
At Rainbows, the heart of our mission is to serve children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and it’s imperative that we have families who help us do that. Rainbows’ Foster Care Program specializes in serving children in foster care who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and we need foster homes for these special children. […]
Supporting Young Children in Their Grief
Unfortunately, none of us are immune to the heartbreaks of life. Death, dying, grief and loss of all kinds affect us all, including children. Whether it be the loss of a pet, the death of a family member or exposure to other tragedies or hardships in the world, it can be hard to know how […]
What do families say about Rainbows?
When Jeremiah’s mother, Toni talks about her son, she expresses her gratitude for the experiences and caring staff who have helped shape their lives. Don’t miss this video where she shares their story.
Is it Sensory? Or is it Behavior?
I get this question a lot as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, and most often the answer is “Yes.” Let me explain. Sensory in short, is how we take in our environment. Did you know that we have 8 senses? 5 senses are well known: Olfactory (Smell), Auditory (Sound), Gustatory (Taste), Tactile (Touch) and Visual. We […]
What is early intervention? And why does it matter.
Physical Therapist Jamee Funk shares an overview of Infant Toddler Services and how to access them for your child under three.
Midline Crossing Activities: Help Build More Successful Children
We want to our children and grandchildren to be successful, right? What if simple daily activities could better assist us to achieve this goal? This is exactly what we find when we do midline crossing activities. Midline crossing is simply moving a part of one’s body to the other side of the body; such as […]
Autumn Hutchison Honored with Prism Award
This year Rainbows honored Autumn Hutchinson, a well-respected Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in our Early Care and Education Program at Kids’ Point, with the Prism Award. The criteria for this employee award are to demonstrate Rainbows Guiding Principles, be an example in the role they fulfill for Rainbows; demonstrate leadership; make children and families […]
Early Interventionists Recommend Toys for Ages 4 Months to 3+ Years
One of the most popular questions that an early interventionist gets asked is what toys we recommend. My typical response is, “Nothing that takes batteries!” Our team met recently to make a list to share with families, and here it is: You can introduce these toys during this time, but many babies/toddlers may want to […]
When and what should I read to my baby?
As an early interventionist, one of the questions that I hear most often is “When should I read to my baby?” Parents know that it is important to read to their children but may feel a little silly reading aloud to an infant. Reading together when your child is an infant increases the chances that […]
