As a parent, hearing terms like IEP, 504 Plan, special education, or related services can feel overwhelming. If your child is struggling at school or has recently been referred for an evaluation, you may be wondering: What exactly is an IEP, and how can it help my...
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Frequently Asked Questions We Hear at PedsTeam
As parents, you know your child better than anyone else. It's completely normal to have questions about their development, whether you're wondering if they're meeting milestones, struggling with certain skills, or simply want reassurance that they're on the right...
How Play-Based Therapy Enhances Learning
If you've ever peeked into a pediatric therapy session, you might have wondered, "Are they just playing?" You may see a child building an obstacle course, feeding a toy dinosaur, swinging, stacking blocks, or pretending to run a restaurant. It can look very different...
Does My Child Need Therapy or Will They “Grow Out of It”?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether your child really needs therapy—or if they’ll eventually “catch up” on their own—you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions parents ask, and it comes from a place of love, hope, and wanting the best for...
Understanding Emotional Regulation: Support for Families
Big feelings are a normal part of childhood. From toddler tantrums to school-age frustration and teenage mood swings, understanding emotional regulation—what’s normal and what might need support? For some children, emotional regulation feels harder than it should—and...
How to Talk to and Play With Your Little Kids to Boost Skills
From the moment your child starts babbling, pointing, or showing you their favorite toy, they’re communicating. For babies and toddlers, play IS language—and the way we talk, respond, and join in their play has a huge impact on how their speech and communication...
The Space Between Christmas and New Year’s: A Time to Reflect
At PedsTeam in Southaven, MS, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for trusting us with your children, for showing up week after week, and for celebrating progress — both big and small — throughout 2025. The space between Christmas and New Year’s can...
When Should My Child Talk? A Parent’s Guide
As parents, one of the most exciting milestones is hearing your child’s first words. From “mama” and “dada” to full sentences, speech and language development is a journey. But many parents find themselves asking: When should my child talk? At PedsTeam in Southaven,...