Starfish Therapies

A pediatric therapy company operating in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. We provide physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapy services in the most beneficial and convenient setting for you and your child, including our clinic, currently located in Burlingame, your home, school or daycare.

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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!

February 8, 2022 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Bike, Blog, Coordination, Outside, Yoga Tagged With: coordination, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, Starfish Therapies

5 Tips to Get Your Toddler Walking

January 4, 2022 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: babies, balance, coordination, developmental delay, education, exercise, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, Starfish Therapies, walking

It’s Raining Outside – Now What?

January 4, 2022 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Outside Tagged With: balance, body awareness, coordination, core, exercise, games, gross motor development, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

December 3, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Holiday Theme Tagged With: body awareness, coordination, core, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, imagination, kids, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, obstacle course, parents, peer play, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Mental Health

December 3, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Education, Self-Care Tagged With: babies, dads, education, kids, mental health, moms, Motor Smart Kids, parents, Starfish Therapies

Fall Scavenger Hunt

November 1, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Outside, Yoga Tagged With: balance, exercise, games, gross motor development, imagination, kids, moms, motivation, Motor Smart Kids, outside, physical therapy, play, playing, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Baby Safety

September 1, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Education Tagged With: babies, back to sleep

Fall Activities

September 1, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Holiday Theme, Outside Tagged With: balance, body awareness, coordination, core, exercise, games, gross motor development, kids, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, outside, peer play, physical therapy, play, playing, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, walking

Jumping Jacks

August 5, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Coordination Tagged With: bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, jumping, jumping jacks, kids, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, peer play, Starfish Therapies

Single Leg Stance Ideas

August 4, 2021 by Stacy Menz

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...]

Filed Under: Balance, Blog Tagged With: balance, body awareness, coordination, core, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, single leg stance, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

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I could see the progress being made in my son’s communication...
I could see the progress being made in my son’s communication and overall disposition. Not only were the classes fun, but he also became a lot less frustrated when trying to communicate with others.”

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  1541 Old Bayshore Highway
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