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Therapist-approved ways to keep kids moving, playing and learning at home, outdoors and in the pool.
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Are you wondering if a sport is a good fit for your child? Do you have an already busy family schedule and are wondering if it is worth it to add another activity to your routine? Sports and adaptive sports have a variety of benefits for your child and your family. Whether it be an
· Activities & Play Ideas, Holiday
Stuck at home with the kids during these Holiday weeks and looking for some entertainment ideas or ways to continue to progress their skills during all this down time? Look no further! Here are some therapy activities for holiday break! Let the kids wrap up a small gift for their sibling. There are a few
· Activities & Play Ideas, Occupational Therapy
Let’s Play Outside! Playing outside provides so many benefits to our little ones, it helps expand their sensory system, promote relaxation strategies, provides physical exercise, facilitates motor skill development, and it allows your child to be creative! Here are some outside OT play activities for this summer season. 1. Chalk Chalk is a fun
· Language Development, Activities & Play Ideas
Do you know what AAC is? It’s all the way someone communicates besides talking. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative means to add to someone’s speech. Alternative means to be used instead of verbal speech. AAC is used when individuals have trouble with speech and language skills. AAC can look like an iPad/tablet
· Activities & Play Ideas, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Shake Off Winter Blues in the Pool! Consider your local pool or aquatic park this winter for all it’s amazing benefits! Welcome winter and all it’s fun activities like ice skating, sledding and SWIMMING! The joy of swimming doesn’t have to end when winter begins. Indoor pools are the ultimate good mood booster along with
· Activities & Play Ideas, Occupational Therapy
Movement and sensory experiences allow us to grow as an individual through problem solving, body awareness and creativity. Here are some great activities to get your child moving and ways to stay creative while the colder weather moves in! Movement: Movement activities allow your child to get their energy out and move in a new
· Parenting & Behavior, Activities & Play Ideas
Does your child struggle to play simple games, take turns, or is a sore loser? I often work with children who hate losing games or do not have the attention to wait for their turn. This blog will highlight some strategies I use to help children learn to play a board game with the whole
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Is Your Child Ready for Bike Riding? There are few things in life that beat the rush of the wind through your hair as you pedal down the street on your bike. Bike riding is a pleasure, a privilege, and a confidence builder for our kids! For some, learning to ride a bike can be
· Activities & Play Ideas, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Do your kids have the Winter Blues? Once the cold weather hits, it’s easy to make excuses for missing opportunities to get out and play outdoors. But, soon we notice our kiddos in a rut: feeling moodier, not sleeping well, disengaging, increased screen time, etc. However, research shows that physical activity can actually turn these
