Tri-State Developmental Pediatrics

Weekly Parenting Post: Back to School Anxiety.
The push to get children back into the classroom is necessary for our children's development and academic health.
Some children are excited about a chance to return to a more normal school day.
Others are feeling a significant amount of anxiety about this transition.
There are many things a parent can do to help their child make a smooth transition back to school.
If your child is showing excessive signs of anxiety that seems difficult to manage, reach out to a professional for help.
Your school counselor, teacher, or pediatrician are good places to start.

5 Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety There are several easy ways to tell when a child’s anxiety is cause for concern, say psychology experts from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

A Hero's Heart Tickets

I was introduced to the wonderful field of Drama Therapy years ago by a former patient’s mother, and again over the last few years as I watched my daughter’s nanny Deb pursue her dream of becoming a drama therapist. Deb is now interning for a Therapeutic Theater ensemble, and has helped a group of actors with disabilities in creating their own theatre production. The actors created and will perform “A Hero’s Heart” their own show about the importance of self discovery.

This unique and special performance is free for all thanks to a grant from the Indiana Governor’s Council on Disabilities.

It will air over zoom March 6th at 6pm or March 7th at 2pm.

If you are interested in watching this inspiring performace, click the link below to register:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/carmelclayparks/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=a%20hero%27s%20heart&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities

Great Parks is seeking community input regarding their plans for an inclusive trail station alongside the Little Miami trail expansipn. If you have a child who could benefit, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

Inclusive Trail Station Survey May We Help, in partnership with Great Parks, is creating the community’s first Inclusive Trail Station alongside the new Little Miami Trail Expansion. If you have a disability or are a caregiver to someone with a disability, your answers will help us determine next steps with the project. We appr...