Bayside Children's Therapy Network, Inc.

08/25/2025

07/30/2025

Meet Cathy Williams, our incredible Director of Administration! We’re lucky to have her with us, and we’re grateful for everything she does to keep our clinic running smoothly.

07/14/2025

Look for us in this week’s Gazette Journal!

07/10/2025

During the summer of 2010, not only did our husbands help us get the clinic ready, but also our moms and children were hard at work and play.

07/03/2025

Throw back Thursday kicks off our 15th anniversary celebration. Look how far we have come. The summer of 2010 was filled with hard work and support from our families. Here Chris McCann and James Baucom get the ship ready for adventures to come!!!

06/08/2025

The learning comes from within you.

06/06/2025

Working with the Navajo in Windowrock AZ is etched in my mind.

In Navajo culture, laughter is seen as a powerful symbol of connection. The moment a baby laughs for the first time, it is believed they are choosing to join the human community. Until then, the baby is viewed as still being in transition between the spiritual and physical worlds.

This tradition, known as the A’wee Chi’deedloh ceremony, is typically observed around three months of age. Family members pay close attention during this period, eager to be the one who makes the child laugh. Whoever succeeds earns the honor of hosting the celebration, often preparing a meal of salted food and gifts to mark the occasion.

The ceremony not only celebrates the baby’s first expression of joy, but also emphasizes generosity and community. Salt is symbolically offered to guests to encourage the child to grow up to be generous and kind. It’s one of the earliest social teachings given to a Navajo child—using joy as a path toward belonging and humanity. 🎉👶

06/04/2025

Welcome Aboard
Mary Biederman
Occupational Therapist
We are excited to have you join us!