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!
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...]
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...]
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