Tricia Hedinger
Advancing Speech And Language In Three-Year-Olds
Three-year-old boys and girls are busy people! They are observing new objects and places, participating in new events, and meeting new people everyday. Throughout all of their exciting life experiences, they are rapidly building...
Helping Two-Year-Olds Talk
The toddler years are a time for language explosion, but not all children develop at the same pace making it difficult to know what is typical, advanced, or cause for concern. Comparing your own...
Pinching Pennies Around The Holidays
Let’s face it: while the holidays are filled with joy and merriment for children, they are an absolute blow torch to mom and dad’s bank account. Whether you spend a little at a time...
‘Tis The Season For HUGGING
As the holidays roll around, family and friends will be coming and going. With arrivals and departures, come greetings, goodbyes and lots of hugs! I could make a bulleted list of the germs we...
Knoxville: A Great Place For Youth Golf
Surprise! Golf is not just for middle-aged men and senior citizens. Studies show that approximately 3 million kids are playing golf these days with a little extra thanks to COVID. Golf participation had been...
MEAN GIRLS, Why Are You So Mean?
Middle school years are the season of life when bullying is most prominent and has an impact on the highest number of kids. A close cousin to bullying is social aggression which can be...
I Admire Your Chipped Toenails (And Your Priorities)
When you look down at your feet, do you see sparkling colorful toes peeking out of your sandals adding the perfect accent to your summer garb? Good for you! Your beloved little feet made...