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A smiling blonde 3-year-old girl practices UV safety for kids while standing on a beach wearing sunglasses, raising her hands above her head and smiling broadly

UV Safety for Kids: How to Protect Your Child’s Eyes

A mother and baby sitting together on a white couch reading a book, looking at each other and smiling

Reading Books to Infants: Why It Matters for Development

A child's outstretched hands hold three yellow faces featuring a frown, straight face, and smile to signify emotional development in children

Emotional Development in Children: Milestones and Support Tips

Therapy 2000 and KidsCare Home Health Join to Create Leading, National Pediatric Home Health Provider

Close-up picture of an infant feeding from a bottle while being held in a parent's arms

GERD Symptoms for Infants

A young girl playing hand-eye coordination games with an abacus toy, grasping and moving blue and red beads

Hand Eye Coordination for Kids

A fussy toddler boy refusing food presented on a spoon by an older caregiver

Feeding Therapy for Children

A toddler in a red shirt on a playground covering his ears with his hands

Early Signs of Autism in Children: Symptoms, Milestones & When to Act

A speech therapist assists a young girl with speech development, engaging in language lessons and communication therapy using educational toys

Early Intervention Speech Therapy

A cute baby in an orange beanie crawling toward the camera on a plush carpet

Signs of Developmental Delay in Babies

A young girl sitting at a lunch table, facing the camera while holding cucumber slices over her eyes

Why Healthy Eating for Children Matters

A young boy in a yellow and white striped shirt holds a heart made of colorful puzzle pieces in front of his face

Heart Health Month: Awareness, Facts, and Ways to Protect Your Heart

A smiling pediatric nurse stands over a young boy lying in a hospital bed, adjusting his sheet

Pediatric Nurse Specialties: Types, Roles, and Career Paths

Happy young child bundled in winter weather clothing and standing next to a snowman wearing a green scarf

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Children

A small snowman made of marshmallows holding a candy cane in front of a blurred background of twinkling lights

Holiday Speech Therapy Activities (Fun, Easy, No-Prep Ideas for SLPs)

A young boy in a Santa hat sits in front of a decorated holiday tree, reading a book and smiling

Encouraging Communication Through Holiday Storytelling

A tired nurse leans against a wall, looking down while pinching the bridge of her nose

Stress Reduction for Nurses

Traveling With A Special Needs Child – Practical Tips for Parents

A young girl working on pronunciation with a female speech language therapist

Speech Language Therapist Career Guide

A young man with Down Syndrome wearing a brown apron and working in a florist shop alongside a female co-worker

Disability Awareness Month

Baby on a wooden floor in a brown onesie, lying on its belly while looking up

Global Developmental Delay (GDD) Explained

A young girl clings to her father in a school hallway, indicating school anxiety

School Anxiety – Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help

A baby boy is sitting in a safe place on the floor, looking at his toy trucks

Baby Safety Month: Tips & Awareness for Parents in September

A little girl wth selective mutism sitting alone in a classroom hugging a stuffed toy

Selective Mutism – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

ADHD and Social Skills: Understanding the Connection

A female speech and language therapist holding a picture of a snake shaped like an "S" working with a young girl

Speech Therapy vs Speech Pathology

KidsCare on Air Graphic featuring a Speech-Language Pathologist Karen Wade

KidsCare Launches New Podcast – KidsCare On Air

White headphones icon on red background with Speech Language Hearing text in white on light blue background

Speech Therapy Month

Registered Nursing Job Responsibilities: A Day in the Life of a KidsCare Registered Nurse

Image with puzzle pieces and text saying April is National Occupational Therapy Month

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month

A therapist holding a child who is playing with a tablet

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

A boy sitting at his desk stressed because of lots of homework

Stress in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Strategies

Woman and girl standing together in a tree pose in a living room

The Best Balancing Exercises for Kids

Valentine’s Day Crafts to Promote Fine and Gross Motor Skills

a teacher assessing child's motor skills

What is a Developmental Assessment?

a woman playing a water sensory game with a child in a room with muted lighting

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Holiday Crafts to Improve Fine Motor Skills for Kids with Special Needs

Different Types of Feeding Tubes for Children and Their Uses

Posture Exercises for Kids and How Pediactric Therapy Helps

It Takes A Village

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: How KidsCare Home Health Can Help!

What Does a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Do?

Playground Equipment for Fine and Gross Motor Skills Development

Neuro-Developmental Therapy: Everything You Need To Know Concerning Your Child

Registered Nurse Jobs in Houston with KidsCare

Top 10 Playground Equipment for Therapy Sessions

Nursing Jobs in Oregon with KidsCare Home Health

Healthy Fast Food Alternatives for Kids

Top 25 Calming Activities for Kids

Nutritious and Well-Balanced Diet for Children: A Guide to Healthy Eating

occupational therapy

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do?

Developing Essential Motor Skills in Children: A Comprehensive Guide

reason for asymmetrical tonic neck reflex

What Is Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) in Newborns?

10+ Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises & Activities

Sign Language for Kids with Speech Delays

fine motor skills activities

Essential Fine Motor Skills Exercises for Children

Holidays with a Special Needs Child: Preparation and Support

The Top 12 Sensory Toys for Autism – Christmas Gift Guide

20 Years of Excellence with KidsCare Home Health

Discover the Benefits of KidsCare Pediatric Home Health Services

KidsCare Home Health joins a partnership with the Defense Department

KidsCare Home Health – Celebrating 20 Years!

Motor Skill Development: A Comprehensive Guide

National Baby Safety Month

physical therapist recruitment

Physical Therapist Recruitment Process at KidsCare

Back to School – Developmental Milestones

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month 2023

Benefits of doing your Clinical Fellowship Year in Home Health

National Make a Difference to Children Month 2023

Nursing Guide to Home Health Care for Children

Foster Care Families

Better Speech and Hearing Month 2023

Sibling Therapy Sessions in Pediatric Care | KidsCare

Autism Acceptance Month 2023

Girl with disability painting

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023

KidsCare 2023 Best Workplaces

Happy National Women Physician Day 2023

Connection Between Children Dysgraphia & Core Strength

Summary of 2022 – A YEAR IN REVIEW

reading activities for kids

Book Activities for Children to Encourage Speech and Language Development

benefits of pediatric physical therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy for Behavioral Concerns in Children

Fine Motor Fun from the Dollar Store

Role of a Speech-Language Pathologist in Home Health Care

Transitional Movements in Kids

language and literacy activities for toddlers

Language Activities for Toddlers

how to help baby roll over

Purposeful Play Helps Babies Roll Over

Baby Physical Therapy in a Box

Basic Sign Language For Kids

Tummy Time for Newborns: Tips & Tricks

Maintaining Your Mental Health | Raising Awareness

A Day In the Life of a Home Health Therapist

Early Intervention Physical Therapy Without Bags

kids with speech problems therapy

Signs and Symptoms of Speech and Language Impairment

How to Handle Autism Needs During Holidays

A nurse with a little boy

The Top 5 Home Health Care Interview Questions You Need to Ask

A girl with a care provider

Top 3 Diagnoses for Kids With Special Care Needs

KidsCare Spotlight: Karen Moore

KidsCare Monthly: 2022

2021 Top Workplace Award in Houston Goes to KidsCare Home Health

December Spotlight: Amy Pape

November Spotlight: Erin Carter

October Spotlight: Leona Hudson

September Spotlight: Rachelle Pitts

August Spotlight: Dustin Reeves

The History of KidsCare Home Health

July Spotlight: Allison, Clinical Manager/SLP

Full Range Pediatric Therapy Services

June Spotlight: Annette, Clinical Manager/SLP

KidsCare is Nationally Recognized as a Top Workplace

May Spotlight: Brian Goza

Using the “Just Right Challenge”

April Spotlight: MJ Roark

March Spotlight: Chris Franklin

February Spotlight: Dr. Cortney Baker, CEO

January Spotlight: Jason Baker, CFO

KidsCare Home Health Received 2020 Top Workplace Award in Houston

KidsCare Monthly: 2021

December Spotlight: Jason Olson

November Spotlight: Stephen Mayo

October Spotlight: Larissa Jimenez for KidsCare Home Health

September Spotlight: Shannon Hanberry

The Importance of Water

August Spotlight: Erik Baker

Primitive Reflexes and Their Impact on Child Development

Torticollis and Plagiocephaly in Infants: Causes and Treatment

July Spotlight: Ashley Davis

How to be an Effective Supervisor

June Spotlight: Tyrus Kozinski

3 Things Recent Graduates Often Overlook When Starting a Career

Carta MIS-C en español

MIS-C Letter in English

May Spotlight: Micki Roget

Telemedicine Services for Children’s Therapy at Home

April Spotlight: Claire, Clinical Manager/SLP

Carta COVID-19 en español

COVID-19 Letter in English

March Spotlight: Kelsey, Clinical Manager/PT

Why Working Parents Choose Careers in Home Healthcare

March Spotlight: Taylor, Clinical Manager/SLP

February Spotlight: Jessica, Lead SLP

What To Look for in a Mentorship Program

January Spotlight: Dustin Thompson

December Spotlight: Stacey Burks

November Spotlight: Vicki Larson

Private Duty Nursing vs Skilled Nursing Visits: What Parents Should Know

What is Pediatric Private Duty Nursing?

October Spotlight: Belinda Salinas

September Spotlight: Joe Reitan, DPT

3 Things to Know When Looking For Your First Job as a Home Health Therapist

Not All Home Health Companies are the Same: Why KidsCare Stands Out

CEU Opportunity in Addison: You Are Your Best Tool!

KidsCare Monthly: 2019

Fall CEU Course: Feeding Intervention in Children

Tips for Successful Tummy Time

Flexible Careers in Pediatric Home Health Therapy

Melanie Potock Event

How to Spot Early Signs of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Writing the Perfect Resume

10 Home Health Aide Agency Requirements You Need To Know

Cortney

Texas Business Woman of the Year – Finalist Cortney Baker

Tonya

Why Choose a Career in Pediatric Home Health Speech Therapy?

KidsCare Goes Bilingual

Ethics

The Ethics of Care

KidsCare Virtual Food Drive

KidsCare Therapy Signs New Agreement with MultiPlan

Facilitating Speech and Language in the Home

Therapist

10 Activities For Children’s Speech Development

Baby and Therapist

Top Things to Look for in a Therapy Company as a Therapist!

A Success Story from KCT

KidsCare Therapy Making a Difference at the Capitol

2013 Quarter One Newsletter

Boy and Therapist

SLP Explains Language Form Content Use

Eders

Speech Therapy in the Country

KidsCare Therapy Makes a Difference!

KidsCare Therapy Goes to Austin!

Success with VitalStim®

A Strong Foundation

No More Rainy Days

Mondays at KidsCare Therapy