Good Beginnings Therapy

Good Beginnings Therapy Good Beginnings was established in 1984 and has been successfully serving children and families in Northern Virginia ever since.

We are a well-established private practice with two locations, in Falls Church and Herndon, that provides child and family-friendly physical and occupational therapy services in Northern Virginia. We are growing practice with more than 20 occupational and physical therapists, each with varying areas of expertise and experience.

🍔 Toy of the Week: Wooden Burger Stacking Game! 🎉This fun and interactive game is more than just pretend play, it’s a gr...
09/12/2025

🍔 Toy of the Week: Wooden Burger Stacking Game! 🎉

This fun and interactive game is more than just pretend play, it’s a great way to work on coordination, multi-step directions, and motor planning skills.

Want to take it up a notch? Turn it into a movement game! 🏃‍♀️
Place the burger toppings around the room and have your child complete different movements (like crab walk, hop, or tiptoe) to collect the ingredients. Then, follow the "menu" to stack the burger just right!

Perfect for engaging the body and the brain!

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09/10/2025

Rainy day? After-school slump?
Screen time doesn’t have to be the only option! 🌧📵
Check out our latest blog, "Screen Time Alternatives: Helping Your Child Thrive Beyond the Screen," for easy indoor centers that keep kids entertained and engaged, no tablet required.

https://gbtherapy.org/blog/screen-time-alternatives/

✏️ Fine Motor Fun: Pencil Tower Challenge! 🏗️Before you sharpen all those #2 pencils, let your child get creative and b...
09/10/2025

✏️ Fine Motor Fun: Pencil Tower Challenge! 🏗️
Before you sharpen all those #2 pencils, let your child get creative and build a pencil tower!

This simple activity is perfect for older kiddos and a great way to sneak in fine motor skill practice, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving.

Encourage your child to experiment with different base formations. What design holds the most pencils? How high can they go before it topples?

It’s all about steady hands, curious minds, and a little engineering fun!

🥢 Snack of the Week: Banana Sushi! 🍌🍙Looking for a fun way to switch up lunch or after-school snack time? Try banana sus...
09/08/2025

🥢 Snack of the Week: Banana Sushi! 🍌🍙
Looking for a fun way to switch up lunch or after-school snack time? Try banana sushi! It’s a creative, kid-approved treat that’s easy to make and even more fun to eat.

Not only is it delicious, but it also encourages children to use their fine motor skills and coordination, whether they’re slicing, spreading, or rolling.

✅ Easy to hold
✅ Fun to make
✅ Packed with goodness

Get playful with toppings like nut butter, crushed cereal, seeds, or a drizzle of honey. Let your child help create their own “rolls”, you’ll be surprised how willing they are to try something they helped make!

🙄 Is homework time a struggle most evening?🤪 Is your child often fidgety and has trouble focusing?Have you ever tried gi...
09/05/2025

🙄 Is homework time a struggle most evening?
🤪 Is your child often fidgety and has trouble focusing?

Have you ever tried giving him/her a body break?

Snap Match Move is the perfect tool to use mid homework session when everyone just needs a break.

With so many variations, your whole family is sure to get their body moving and will be ready to refocus in no time!

Looking for some more tools to help your child thrive, we are here to help!
Reach out to us info@gbtherapy.org

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As parents, we want to know every detail about our child's day at school. However, we often get nothing or maybe one de...
09/03/2025

As parents, we want to know every detail about our child's day at school. However, we often get nothing or maybe one detail, at best.

Start a new dinner tradition each evening- The Question Jar!

- Print out open ended questions (from the website below or create your own.)
- Each evening, have your child choose two questions from the jar.
- Get the whole family involved and include questions both kids and adults can answer!

https://whatmomslove.com/kids/questions-to-ask-your-kids-about-school/

🚽Why is it recommended to have a child sit on the toilet after meals?Thanks to something called the gastro-colic reflex,...
09/02/2025

🚽Why is it recommended to have a child sit on the toilet after meals?

Thanks to something called the gastro-colic reflex, the body naturally tells the colon to “empty out” when new food enters the body. This reflex is strongest 15–20 minutes after a meal, making it the perfect time for a bathroom sit!

Isn’t the body amazing??

If potty training has turned into a frustrating process and you need some expert guidance, reach out to us. We are here to help!

🎉 We’re honored to be named a 2025 Washington Parent Pick Winner! 🎉A huge thank you to our amazing community for your co...
09/02/2025

🎉 We’re honored to be named a 2025 Washington Parent Pick Winner! 🎉
A huge thank you to our amazing community for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you. Your trust means the world to us, and we’re so proud to be part of your family’s journey!

🏫Happy Back-to-School Season!⭐All of September, we will be featuring healthy and fun lunch box ideas that are sure to ex...
09/01/2025

🏫Happy Back-to-School Season!

⭐All of September, we will be featuring healthy and fun lunch box ideas that are sure to excite your child's taste buds!

🥪Sandwiches do not need to be boring... why not surprise your child with a huge smile when he/she opens up his/her lunch box.

🍓🥕Using your child's favorite fruits and vegetables (and favorite spread), create a silly face that is sure to have your child laughing, while giving him/her a pick me up!

If your child struggles to meet his/her nutritional goals, reach out to us for information on our feeding therapy program: info@gbtherapy.org


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Therapist-Approved Toy Spotlight! 🐥🎲At Good Beginnings, we love games that bring families together and Count Your Chicke...
08/29/2025

Therapist-Approved Toy Spotlight! 🐥🎲

At Good Beginnings, we love games that bring families together and Count Your Chickens is one of our favorites!

Playing board games like this one helps children build essential skills such as:
🗣️ Social communication
🕰️ Patience and turn-taking
👂 Listening and following directions
🎉 Cheering on others and celebrating their wins

Cooperative games like Count Your Chickens encourage teamwork over competition, making it a gentle and joyful way to learn through play!

What’s your favorite family game night pick? Share below!





Craft Your Own Fireworks! 🎆🖌️Wrap up the summer with a Labor Day firework celebration: craft-style! All you need is a pa...
08/28/2025

Craft Your Own Fireworks! 🎆🖌️
Wrap up the summer with a Labor Day firework celebration: craft-style! All you need is a paper towel roll, scissors, and some paint. 🎨

Have your child practice their fine motor skills by snipping cuts around one end of the roll. Then, fold out each strip to make a DIY firework stamp. Dip it in paint and press onto paper to create a beautiful burst of color!

This simple activity builds:
✂️ Scissor skills
🎨 Hand strength and coordination
🧠 Creativity and planning

No loud booms, just colorful fun!




Cool Down and Build Skills! ❄️🍓Invite your child into the kitchen to whip up some frozen yogurt bites! All you need is y...
08/25/2025

Cool Down and Build Skills! ❄️🍓
Invite your child into the kitchen to whip up some frozen yogurt bites! All you need is yogurt, berries, and an ice cube tray.

This simple snack isn't just tasty, it helps kids practice fine motor coordination as they scoop, pour, and place berries. Plus, it’s a great lesson in patience as they wait for their treats to freeze!

👩‍🍳 Bonus: Kids are more likely to try new foods when they help make them!
Give it a try and tag us in your kitchen creations!














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