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!
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the crisp air! Want to make it fun? Turn it into a scavenger hunt! Here is a sample scavenger hunt form you can use, or make up your own! If you want … [Read more...]
Baby Safety
Baby safety is something all new and expecting parents think about a lot! It seems like there is always something else to consider and never enough time to do it all! A fun fact is that the Juvenile … [Read more...]
Fall Activities
Looking for some fun Fall activities for your family to do? Here are some great ideas! Yard Scavenger Hunt Put together a list or picture board of items that can be found in your yard in the … [Read more...]
Jumping Jacks
Jumping jacks are a highly coordinated skill but also one that is very common in elementary school. So what can you do if your little one is struggling with learning how to do jumping jacks? Here are … [Read more...]
Single Leg Stance Ideas
While the flamingo season may be months away, there's still lots to learn from our feathered friends. Aside from the stylish pink colors, flamingos are known for their ability to stand on one leg. … [Read more...]
Baby Walkers and Jumpers
Are walkers and jumpers beneficial for your infant? I hate to tell you but the answer is going to be no! When talking about walkers (see above), we are speaking of the ones with the seats in … [Read more...]
National Outdoor Play Day
I was shocked to learn about this day (which is really not a single day but 12 days throughout the year!) and realize that I had never really heard of it. Particularly as a physical therapist in the … [Read more...]
Backpack Fitting
It’s getting to that time of year again – back to school! And this year is like starting anew in so many more ways than usual. Many students have been out of the routine of attending school and the … [Read more...]
July 4th Activities
Woohoo, it’s almost time for the fireworks to go off! Time for some Independence Day fun! Firework jumps: jump as high as you can with your arms and legs spread out like a firework exploding in … [Read more...]
Beach Fun
It sure is starting to get hot lately…what a better time to go to the beach than now? Not only will the cooler coastal air feel nice, but there’s also so many fun beach activities that help with … [Read more...]