Milestones Matter Therapy

05/23/2026

Galveston area special needs families- this is a fantastic summer camp for your children 🩷

05/23/2026

We are blessed with the BEST Occupational Therapists for READY, SET, WRITE!

Our camp will be led by two undeniably talented Occupational Therapists, Becky Novelli and Beth Nunez who are passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and strong fine motor skills in a FUN and supportive environment.

Through engaging, play-based activities, campers will work on:
✋ Fine motor coordination
✏️ Handwriting skills
🧠 Visual motor integration
💪 Hand strength and endurance

What we love most about our therapists is their ability to make learning feel FUN while meeting each child where they are. Whether your child struggles with handwriting frustration, pencil grasp, letter formation, or simply needs extra support before the school year, this camp is designed to help them grow in confidence and skill!

05/22/2026

Stop fighting with your kids to try new foods and eat foods they typically like. That strategy is only going to cause you you and your child to have a power struggle at the table. Instead, leave it open, give them choices and try a pressure free approach!

What you say and HOW you say it could make a big difference during mealtimes.

Let us know what questions do you have about real time battles with your picky eater.

05/21/2026

I am so excited to share that we have officially finished our 10-week Food Explorers Club! I could not be more proud of this group of little explorers.

I think they finally learned, after the hundredth time I told them, that "Mrs. Sarah does not make you eat your food." We discovered that we can learn about food with all of our senses without always having to put it directly in our mouths. This approach led to so much more courage and exploration when it was on their own terms and when their bodies were ready to take the next step.

Throughout the program, the children learned how to:

- Look at and compare different foods.
- Conduct experiments and play games with food.
- YES, we played with our food!!
- "Mask" certain flavors they weren't fans of (like hiding a new flavor between two crackers).
- Understand the basics of protein and other nutrients our bodies need.
- And so much more!!

Their parents also learned valuable skills to support their children at mealtimes, finding ways to encourage continued learning about foods in a responsive manner without the use of rewards, bribes, or pressure.

It has been a joy watching these explorers grow

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

🤩 Exciting update on READY, SET, WRITE! Our Galveston handwriting and fine motor summer intensive:

Due to limited interest in our younger group for ages 4-5, and significant interest in an older age bracket, we have decided to adjust our schedule. We will now be offering "Ready Set Write" for ages 9-11 in the 9:00-10:00 AM time slot.

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this change or if you would like to register for this new session.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmRY9hqMTJWYcI7GvFfL3FEl8rdnZJKzjW6TDEHzQaxIosPw/viewform

05/18/2026

✨ May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we are celebrating the incredible team that makes the magic happen here at Milestones Matter Therapy! 💙 🎉

Our team works across the lifespan with inclusive and compassionate care—and we wanted to share a few reasons why we love what we do every single day:

Virginia: "I love being an SLP because every word counts. Every word means something. We cheer on every word."

Sarah: "I love being an SLP because it allows me to combine science with creativity while building meaningful relationships with clients and their families."

Liz: "Because of all the amazing people I have had the honor of meeting and treating."

Allison: "I love being an SLP because I get to provide education, training, and support to families and caregivers!"

Erin: "I love being an SLP because I can help moms and their babies start their feeding journey off in a positive way to lead to happy/healthy eating habits as little kids!"

To all our amazing families in Bellaire and Galveston—thank you for letting us walk alongside you and celebrate every beautiful milestone! 🏔️✨

👇 To our fellow SLPs and families: What is your favorite part about speech therapy?

Let us know in the comments!

05/16/2026

It was lovely catching a coffee and chatting with Dr. Jackaycee from milk.milestones.llc

It’s always refreshing to connect, share experiences, and talk all things speech therapy with someone who truly gets it!

05/15/2026

Tongue lateralization is an important feeding skill that we typically expect to see consistently by 7–8 months of age. As babies begin managing different food textures and shapes, they learn to move food side to side within their mouths for safer and more efficient chewing.

When children don’t have opportunities for appropriate mouthing and feeding experiences, such as exposure to varied textures or approaches like baby-led weaning, they may have more difficulty progressing their oral motor feeding skills. Early experiences play a big role in developing coordination, strength, and confidence during feeding.

✨ Noticing challenges with chewing, texture progression, or feeding skills? Early support can make a big difference! Reach out to learn how feeding therapy can help your child build safe and confident eating skills.

05/15/2026

LAST CHANCE! Our New Mom Feeding Bundle Giveaway drawing is happening TOMORROW!🚨

Want to be considered for our Grand Prize Feeding Bundle? Make sure you head over to our Instagram page to lock in your entry before time runs out!

To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE the giveaway post on Instagram
2️⃣ FOLLOW us on Instagram: ✨ (Tag your local friends on the Instagram post for extra entries!)

👇 CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER ON INSTAGRAM NOW:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYLZHiVljP_/

We can't wait to draw our lucky local winner tomorrow, May 16th! 🎉