A Little Help Please
Back to school isn’t just about buying stuff. Kids need to be prepared for the emotional adjustment of a new routine and everything else that comes with growing up and taking on new responsibilities. It’s not always easy for kids or their parents.
We also know that there’s a lot more to education than just learning your ABC’s. But let’s face it, if you can’t get the basics, the rest doesn’t exactly fall into place (no matter how cool your backpack is).
So just like getting their teeth checked and their hair cut before school starts, you also want to be sure that your children’s learning is developing at the right pace. Kids sometimes hit stumbling blocks along the way and it’s tough for parents to understand why. It’s even tougher to know where to go for help if the need arises.
We’ve discovered a place for parents who are looking for guidance, help or reassurance if those stumbling blocks occur—it’s called Blueballoon Health Services. The professionals there take an interdisciplinary approach to helping children with all kinds of developmental challenges by providing a comprehensive approach to health care. With a wide range of expertise, from helping children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders to speech and language disorders, to assisting children who are being bullied or excluded at school, Blueballoon is a one-stop shop for parents and families.
When kids can’t tackle the basics early on, they often become frustrated and develop more challenges along the way, which is why Blueballoon is focused on early detection and intervention by providing a tailored program for each individual child. Registered certified specialists in pediatrics at Blueballoon include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language therapists, psychology therapists, behavioural therapists and music therapists—all professionals who can treat children from babies to 18 years of age.
Nobody ever said raising kids was easy. And since we don’t have a village to help us raise them anymore, we need to find help in other places sometimes. So we’re keeping Blueballoon in our back pocket.
Good to Know: No medical referrals are required and many services are covered by insurance.
Blueballoon Health Services
www.blue-balloon.com
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