Our blogs are inspired by our passion for enhancing childhood development and pediatric physical therapy. We write for both parents and professionals and work to provide a mix of education, activity/treatment ideas, and our favorite toys. Because we write for you, we would love to know what topics you are interested in or what questions you have that we can answer!
Occupational Therapy Round-Up
We wanted to share some of our favorite posts from the Occupational Therapists who have been part of our team! Fun Ideas for Sensory Exploration Teaching Shoe Tying 5 Ways to Use Drinking … [Read more...]
Should I Be Concerned?
With the release of the 2022 CDC surveillance checklists there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty. This is because the age for many milestones was pushed back and crawling was removed. As a result … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Books and Activities
Dr. Seuss has written some of the most entertaining children’s books, and to celebrate his birthday, we have created a Dr. Seuss themed gross motor activity list inspired by some of his books and the … [Read more...]
More Ideas for Catching
With baseball/tee-ball/softball season on the way let's work on some catching skills! Start with a bigger ball - Baseballs are small and can be challenging to catch when just learning. Start with … [Read more...]
Book Inspired Activities
Winter and colder weather lends itself to cozying up with a book but books can be versatile and included in physical activity as well! If you have a kid who enjoys reading books and listening to … [Read more...]
More Heart Pumping Fun!
Did you know that the current physical activity guidelines for kids is to participate in a minimum of 60 minutes of activity per day. These minutes should be a combination of moderate and vigorous … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Get Your Toddler Walking
Change up the surface: If your little one is walking along the furniture, encourage them to switch up the surface. Practice stepping between the couch and coffee table or ottoman. Once your child is … [Read more...]
It’s Raining Outside – Now What?
While rain is always welcome in the Bay Area because of our tendency to be in a drought, it makes outdoor play more challenging and can lead to kids feeling cooped up and parents feeling frustrated … [Read more...]
Snowman Scavenger Hunt
Looking for some fun ideas for the kids? Check out our Snowman Scavenger Hunt! Print out these pages, cut out the pictures and follow the instructions! Have some fun with it. You can even set up an … [Read more...]
Mental Health
While mental health is often associated with adults, the state of our young minds is also important. Work by California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris openly discusses the impact of Adverse … [Read more...]