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 Ideas For Sensory Exploration
Here are some ideas you can use with your kids for sensory play and sensorimotor exploration and development. Some great ideas from Your Therapy Source: Indoor Ladder Path, Creative Painting … [Read more...]
Sensory Exploration in Today’s Society
I was recently at the house of one of my kiddos and her younger siblings were jumping all over the couch, cushions were flying and they were having a grand old time. Her mom looked at me and said, … [Read more...]
Early Intervention and Budget Cuts in California
This is a topic that is near and dear to me at the moment because it is affecting a significant number of the families that we work with here in California. I am not sure if early intervention has … [Read more...]
What Goes Up, Must Come Down
I've talked about the importance of climbing in 'Climbing: The Catch-22' but this is something I get asked about as well and I always forget about it until I'm asked again. Many parents will ask … [Read more...]
Motor Smart Toys and Tips
Balance Board: A balance board can be used for a multitude of purposes. One is to promote balance just like the name suggests. However I have also had one girl who stated that working on the balance … [Read more...]
The Art of Falling
No one wants to see their child, or any other child, fall and get hurt, me included. That said, I think it is important for kids to learn that falling happens and to get back up, with your … [Read more...]
Climbing: The Catch-22
When children begin climbing it opens a whole new world of dangers for parents, however it also opens a whole new world of opportunity for kids. Here are some tips to give you some peace of mind … [Read more...]
Why is w-sitting being promoted in advertising?
Imagine my surprise as I'm flipping through my August 24, 2009 issue of People magazine and I see an ad for Walmart and Healthtex showing a picture of a child w-sitting. As I've mentioned in 'Why is … [Read more...]
Do Video Games Promote or Hinder Child Development?
In an age of technology where video games are becoming more and more prevalent, I often wonder what the effects of video games are on a child's development. There is a mixture of information out … [Read more...]
Strategies For Stretching
Stretching is something that I think is important to maintain your child's range of motion. One solution is Yoga for Kids which can offer many benefits in addition to flexibility. However, you don't … [Read more...]