Young children and adolescents can respond differently to divorce.A global review of 60 studies challenges the claim that joint physical custody reduces the effect of divorce on child development only in low-conflict situations.Psychology experts have found that divorce often has noteworthy effects on children. At Right Start Inc, we know that...
How Playtime Helps Build Social Skills
At Right Start Inc, we know and understand that some parents may see playtime as a chance to give children a break from the classroom. It is designed to help children burn off excess energy so that they can once again focus on their academics. However, modern thinking sees playtime as much...
Toys by Age: Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child’s Development
At Right Start Inc, we know and understand that toys can help children with their motor and sensory skill development.Is child development better with or without toys? Playtime is very much a necessity for all children, as it improves appropriate child development. Playtime also teaches kids many things that books cannot. Interacting...
Early Childhood Development: Understanding Cognitive Development
It is never too early to start thinking about your child’s early childhood development. At Right Start Inc we believe that the sooner you begin, the better. The reason being that, during the first few years, your child is laying the foundation for all future learning.Developmental milestones are the essential abilities...
Teaching Open Cup Drinking
At Right Start Inc we know and understand that transitioning from the breast or bottle to sippy cup to a big-kid cup is an important, if sometimes tricky, milestone. Here’s when you can make the switch to an open cup and how to do it.Learning to use an open cup is...
How To Differentiate A Speech Delay and Autism
You’ve noticed that your child isn’t speaking as much as their peers. It may be possible that your 2-year old has not spoken their first words yet. This begs the question: is it autism or is it a speech delay?A speech delay may be a sign of autism. However, it...
Why Is Tummy Time So Important For Babies?
Even if you are new parents, you have probably heard people mention the term “tummy time.” Perhaps you have an idea of what it is and how it benefits your newborn, or maybe it’s still a mystery! At Right Start Inc, we know that tummy time is essential for infants because...
Sports and Autism
At Right Start Inc we know that there are many ways to support exercise for individuals with autism so they're able to safely and successfully step into the world of sport.Physical exercise has a lot of health benefits; essentially as it enhances physical and emotional well-being, boosts self-esteem and helps...
Identifying Red Flags For Language Delays
When is it time to seek out professional help for a speech language evaluation at Right Start Inc? The answer may? Not be so cut and dry. Most developmental milestone timelines are slightly different for every child. Is their difficulty with communicating a sign of just a late bloomer who will...
Benefits of pet therapy for an autistic child
Owning a pet can offer a multitude of wellness benefits, especially for families with autistic children. For example, research from the University of Lincoln found that autistic children experience fewer meltdowns in the presence of a pet dog and their parents' stress levels are also lowered as a result (bonus...