Butterfly Pediatric Therapy

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

Attention! We need your help to vote for the best decorated door! Comment your vote below choosing one of the six doors. Thanks for joining in on the fun!

10/22/2025

We are having a fun, friendly competition! Our staff is working in teams of two to decorate doors throughout our clinics for Halloween. Stay tuned for fun photos of our doors, and get ready to vote on Social Media or in person!

10/17/2025

Take a look at some fun Halloween-themed exercises to keep your kids moving and support their development!

Here is a list of the monster moves below:
1. Zombie Walk
How to do it: Stretch your arms straight out in front of you. Walk slowly with stiff legs, dragging your feet slightly. Keep your face expressionless like a sleepy zombie!
Skills targeted: Balance, coordination, motor planning
2. Skeleton Dance
How to do it: Wiggle each body part one at a time — start with your fingers, then arms, shoulders, hips, knees, and toes. Make it silly and floppy like a dancing skeleton!
Skills targeted: Body awareness, sequencing, rhythm
3. Bat Flap
How to do it: Stretch your arms out like wings and flap them up and down while running or hopping in place. Try changing directions like a bat in flight!
Skills targeted: Arm strength, coordination, spatial awareness
4. Vampire Tiptoe
How to do it: Sneak around on your tiptoes with your cape (or arms) wrapped around you. Pause dramatically and pretend to “scare” someone — then tiptoe away!
Skills targeted: Balance, core strength, imaginative play

10/16/2025

Get started today! Go online for more information or give us a call. We currently have open spots, including early morning and afternoon options. Our team would love to help your child in the next steps of their speech journey!

10/15/2025

Get ready for Halloween Spirit week the week of 10/27!
Monday 10/27- Spooky sock/shirt day
Tuesday 10/28- Pajama day
Wednesday 10/29- Crazy hair/hat day
Thursday 10/30- Throwback Thursday
Friday 10/31- Halloween Costume day, Our Butterfly group costume this year will be Winnie the Pooh!

Please join us in the fun in just a few short weeks!

10/08/2025

October is both Physical Therapy Month and AAC Awareness Month! We honor the incredible dedication of physical therapists who help children build strength, mobility, and confidence every day. At the same time, we shine a light on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), empowering every child to express themselves in ways that work best for them. Together, we champion movement, communication, and inclusion. Every child deserves to be heard and to thrive.

10/03/2025

Ready, Set… Walk! Tips for Supporting Your Little One’s First Steps at Home
Your child’s walking journey begins long before their first independent steps. Here’s how you can support safe, strong walking practice right at home:

Cruising Practice
Encourage your little one to cruise—walking while holding onto furniture or walls. Use long, sturdy surfaces like couches or low shelves. This builds balance, coordination, and confidence.

Promote Movement Between Furniture
Set up small “walking stations” around the room. Place furniture just far enough apart that your child has to reach or step between them. This encourages independent movement, weight shifting, and balance.

Push Toys? Try This Instead!
Instead of traditional wheeled push toys that move too easily, try a sturdy chair on gliders or a weighted laundry basket. These require your child to push actively to move forward—promoting true strength and control, rather than just keeping up with a runaway toy.

Obstacle Fun = Core Workout!
Set up safe, soft surfaces like pillows, couch cushions, or folded blankets for your child to crawl over. Crawling over varied, uneven surfaces builds core strength, coordination, and body awareness—all essential for walking.

Barefoot is Best (When Safe!)
Let those toes be free indoors! Bare feet help with balance, grip, and sensory development.

Always Supervise
All these activities should be done under the watchful eye of an adult to ensure safety and offer encouragement.

Worried About Your Child’s Progress Toward Walking?
Every child develops at their own pace—but if you have concerns, give us a call. We’re here to help!

10/02/2025

Happy Birthday to our wonderful PT, Courtney! She brings to much fun, love, and energy to our clinic and her sessions. If you know Courtney you love her, and we are so lucky to have her on our team! Join us in wishing Courtney a very happy birthday this week!

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09/22/2025

Happy Birthday Kerry! Last week we celebrated the wonderful Kerry - she is kind, intentional, and an incredible therapist! We have loved having Kerry on our team. May the celebrations continue and make sure to wish her a happy birthday if you see her this month! 🎉

09/18/2025

Happy Thursday! Let's take a minute to learn more about toe-walking!
Possible causes of toe-walking include:
Tight calf muscles
Sensory processing differences
Developmental delays
Habitual patterns
Rarely, underlying neurological conditions
Over time, toe-walking can lead to decreased ankle mobility, poor balance, and increased risk of falls or injuries.
The good news? With early intervention and a customized physical therapy plan, many kids improve significantly. Treatment might include stretching, strengthening, balance training, and sensory integration techniques.
Not sure if your child’s toe-walking is a concern? A quick PT assessment can help you get answers and peace of mind. Check out our website at www.butterflypeds.com