Sunday, September 17th was a big day for BDI Playhouse, who hosted their inaugural I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon. Despite the rain clouds above, you could feel the excitement in the air. This race was the first ever adaptive sporting event hosted by BDI Playhouse and one of the only of its kind in the area.
In this blog, an occupational therapist offers five essential tips to help students and their families prepare for a successful back-to-school transition. It discusses the benefits of establishing routines, organizing workspaces, fine-tuning motor skills, fostering social interactions, and managing sensory needs. By following these tips, students can feel more confident and better equipped to excel academically and socially.
Physical therapists are in your corner to join the fight! Physical therapy has been shown to improve strength, range of motion, sleep, energy, and mood while reducing pain, anxiety, and symptoms of treatment-related side effects, such as neuropathy in children with pediatric cancer.
Playing outside provides so many benefits to our little ones. Here are some occupational therapy approved activities for this summer season.
When we typically think of the term occupation, we think of the word job. Kids don’t have “jobs” but they do have activities that they engage in day to day.
An option to address toe walking, club foot, club foot relapse, and a range of motion limitations and poor alignment of the foot and ankle.
How do you know if your child’s little feet are functioning at their very best? 10 clear signs that you should have a pediatric physical therapist screen your child’s feet so they can put their best foot forward!
Babies born during COVID may need extra support to achieve their early milestones.
milestones and activities to promote pragmatic language from infants through teens
5 reasons why you should send your kiddo to preschool
What are primitive reflexes and how do they affect our children if they are not integrated
The many important reasons to not provide iPads during meal times and alternative options.
Scaffolding how you wrap presents to make the unwrapping process by your child easier and more fun for everyone!
A Gift Guide compiled by our therapists at BDI Playhouse specifically for your child. It's an easy-to-use resource for all celebrations.
read about our BDI staff's holiday traditions and how they plan to celebrate with their families
How to make Turkey Time (Thanksgiving) a successful holiday for your entire family
When to See a Developmental Optometrist
When your child is displaying persistent negative behaviors, there are a few strategies you can take to get back on track.
Movements to Avoid for Children and Teens with Scoliosis
Teaching your child how to wash their hands can be accomplished in a few easy steps
3 easy tips to help you and your child maximize the benefits and your time while completing E-learning activities
Tummy time is important for your baby's development. Here are the top 7 reasons why you should be incorporating tummy time into your baby's routine.
Ready to start potty training your child? Here are 6 ideas to do before you start the process of potty training.
Understanding your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for child's Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy can help you avoid unexpected out of pocket expenses.
Understanding co-pay, co-insurance, deductible and out-of-Pocket costs on Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Did you know that kids typically need at least 12 hours of sleep each night? Sleep is important to help improve focus and brain function! But what if your tot won’t fall asleep or stay asleep?
Bike riding is a pleasure, a privilege, and a confidence builder for our kids! Is your child ready for bike riding? Get tips to teach them how!
Potty Training Trouble? 5 Strategies to Help your Child Avoid Bladder or Bowel “Accidents”
Provides an explanation of plagiocephaly with ideas to correct a baby's flat head.
Every parent who has a child who loves their pacifier dreads the day when it's time to start pacifier weaning. 8 ideas to help you navigate this transition.
PIcky eating and sitting still at the table is never harder than during the holidays.
Do Babies Really Need to Crawl? Your baby will use this important skill later for play activities like catching and throwing, learning tasks in the classroom, and even driving!
Like adults, kids need to be comfortable and “situated” in order to attend, especially in circle time at school. Sometimes, finding comfortable and focus-inducing seating requires creativity and flexibility!
