Benefits of Reading to Children
It is a well-known fact that reading and comprehension skills are important for academic success....
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Blog & Resources
The Starfish Blog
Tips and ideas to help children develop physically and occupationally, making movement enjoyable for parents, caregivers, educators and kids of all ages!
Posts about Starfish Therapies (4):
Spinal Mobility
Spinal mobility is important for kids and adults alike. Most kids have really flexible spines which...
Lower Extremity Stretches
About to go for a run? Feeling a little tight from sitting for long periods? Sore from the BOSU...
All About Plank
Core strength is one of the most common areas of concerns that physical therapists get asked...
BOSU – Legs
We’ve tackled the core and we’ve given you some total body exercises, now let’s work on the legs!...
BOSU – Total Body Exercises
We recently did a post on Core Stabilization Exercises with the BOSU and we wanted to add to your...
4 Ways to Use a Large Cardboard Box
Cardboard boxes are great! We are going to start sharing some fun ways to use them. We recently...
3 Ways to Use the Boppy for Motor Development
The Boppy tends to be a staple on most new parents registry. It’s generally promoted to support...
Floor Mobility: Transitions
How do we move from lying down to sitting up? Or from sitting to standing? We transition from one...
Walking: Creating Opportunities
We often hear that your little one is on the verge of walking but they just won’t do it on their...
Thanksgiving Gross Motor Activities
Here are a few Thanksgiving-themed gross motor activities that might help your family have fun and...