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!
Fun way to work on balance reactions
Growing Play posted the coolest idea recently: Surfing on Dry Land. We tried to go out and get enough noodles and a boogie board so we could try it with some kiddos but it was too late in the season; … [Read more...]
A Clean (but potentially wet) Mess
Here is an activity that our OT's have been using with the kids. The OT's like it because it works on specific skills and the kids like it because its water play and they think they are making a … [Read more...]
Handwriting Stencils
I saw a blog post the other day on using handwriting stencils for pre-writing and I immediately sent it to our OT's because I thought it was a great idea. One of our OT's used it the next day and … [Read more...]
Backpack Safety for Back to School
image retrieved from: tucsonweekly.com With school starting again, most kids will be asking for new backpacks to help carry their supplies to and from school. Make sure you are aware of how to help … [Read more...]
Role Models = Inspiration and Motivation
image retrieved from: https://www.oscarpistorius.com/ I was one of the many who were inspired by Oscar Pistorius during the Summer Olympic Games just recently. I have seen several blog posts by … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts on the Bumbo Recall
image retrieved from: nwcn.com It recently made the news that the Bumbo chair has been recalled because of the potential for skull damage to infants. The recall will provide safety straps to the … [Read more...]
Movement – Conscious vs Unconscious
image retrieved from: article.wn.com I'm sure you guys are going to get tired of posts relating to my recovery but I figured since I'm going through this I might as well take note and learn as much as … [Read more...]
TV Teacher – Another Handwriting Tool
image retrieved from: tvteachervideos.com I just wanted to share another great handwriting tool for people to put into their bag of tricks. Sarah, one of our OT's reviewed The TV Teacher for … [Read more...]
Body Awareness and Proprioception – A Brief Glimpse
So after 3 weeks of keeping my left hip from turning out I am finally allowed to. Since my legs tend to turn out on their own I was being extra careful over these last 3 weeks by either actively … [Read more...]
Home Exercise Programs – Ideas to Increase Compliance
Well I am almost 3 weeks status post my hip surgery and I am swamped in my home exercise program. This post surgery protocol is almost a full time job. I am lucky that I am able to devote the time to … [Read more...]
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