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In May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. It is essential that we acknowledge the uniqueness that comes with being a caregiver, and the impact that it has on your mental health.

April is Autism Awareness month, and we are excited to join in the celebration by providing resources, education and connection opportunities to our community.  

With Spring and Summer just around the corner, there are many opportunities for our children to socialize and engage in group activities with others!

Did you know that March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month? This March, we encourage everyone to participate in spreading awareness as we take the time to promote inclusion for our families and friends with developmental disabilities.

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to define and manage your emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Processes such as empathy and motivation go right along with emotional intelligence. It is very important to identify ways to help children understand and use emotional identification and regulation in their everyday lives.

Having strategies, or coping skills, in place to help learn ways to deal with big feelings, unexpected changes in routines, and being in uncomfortable or new and unfamiliar situations can help children learn the tools they need to be successful with managing their emotions and solving problems.  

All behaviors serve a purpose. Through their behavior, children are communicating something to us, and it is our job to figure out what that is.

While cold weather days are great for staying cozy with the family indoors, sometimes children can get restless and often need a break away from the usual routine of playing with toys or watching tv. If you are looking for new ways to keep your children engaged and entertained, check out our list of indoor winter activities! 

The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones, share in special moments, and create memories.  Many factors should be considered when...

Little Spurs Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is excited to come into the community and offer developmental testing to children 0-21 years of age.