by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 18, 2022 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life
by Eliana Cutler, Hand to Hold’s Occupational Therapy Intern, occupational therapy student and doctoral candidate at Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences. Tummy time is a great way to interact with your baby while helping them improve strength, mobility,...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 4, 2022 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life
by Eliana Cutler, Hand to Hold’s Occupational Therapy Intern, occupational therapy student and doctoral candidate at Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences. What is occupational therapy? According to the American Occupational Therapy...
by Cheryl Silinskas | May 21, 2018 | Life after the NICU
I have the benefit of looking back over a decade to see what part of occupational therapy (OT) made a strong impact. At first, it was confusing. I did not understand why it was called “occupational,” as if it has to do with one’s job. Much of what we do with fine...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 29, 2017 | Life after the NICU
As difficult as it is to hear that your child has some sort of developmental delays, it’s also a relief to get some answers. I’m not crazy after all! But then again, shouldn’t I have noticed these red flags sooner? The problem is, the red flags...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 25, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources
Your baby is home from the hospital, everyday life is returning to a new “normal,” and you’re seeing positive changes in your child each day. However, you may still have concerns about their growth and development as a NICU baby. Every child’s...
