Stuck inside and looking for some creative ways to play with playdoh with your child? Are you looking for some fun things to do that will both keep your child’s attention as well as challenge their fine motor skills? Playdoh provides so many opportunities to develop fine motor skills, expand pretend play skills and support…
“They’re getting into everything!” As a physical therapist, one of my favorite phrases to hear from parents of toddlers is “they’re getting into everything!” Toddlers are little explorers learning to walk, climb, and navigate their environments. They are working on motor planning, or the connection between the brain and the body that allows a toddler…
Introduction to Deep Pressure Stimulation Weighted blankets are therapeutic blankets that are weighted with plastic beads and prescribed according to a child’s weight. The pressure from the extra weight helps apply a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation. Deep pressure stimulation typically uses hands-on pressure to relax the nervous system to lessen anxiety or improve mood,…
If you are looking for new ways to facilitate language development, look no further than your own home. There is no need buy expensive toys — you can create novel and exciting play activities with everyday items you already own. Here are 5 ways to target expressive (what is spoken) and receptive (what is understood)…
Most language facilitation strategies focus on helping your child begin to talk. Parents are ultimately hoping for verbal communication first, so we do everything in our power to encourage the use of words. But, what if we told you there is more to communication than just the use of words? In fact, there are numerous…
Babies can start learning to sit as young as 3 months old. However, before you start working on sitting, it is important that your baby has the foundations of tummy time down. Tummy time is important because it gives your baby the opportunity to strengthen their neck, stomach, and back muscles, all crucial muscles that are required to keep you upright in sitting! …
Getting the news that your child has a concussion can be scary. What should you expect? Who can help? Here are the steps you should take for your child if they have a concussion or you suspect they have a concussion. See a Doctor If your child has a concussion or you suspect your…
Reflux, Constipation, and Movement – The Relationship Between Reflux, Constipation, and Gross Motor Skills Parenting… It’s a Dirty Job When registering for a baby shower, there is a reason expecting mothers register for bibs, burp cloths, and changes of clothes: spitting up is a typical part of infancy. However, there is a point when spitting…
6 Potty Training Tips Potty training can be a trip. Every child is different. Every family is different. AND, there are SO MANY different opinions out there on how to do it best. Where do you even begin?! This article will be a great place to start your journey. It is not intended to provide…
