HOPE Grove LLC

04/10/2026

I am so proud to be part of such a supportive and inclusive community! Come check out the Spectrum Strong 5k on April 18th!

We are SO excited for our 5K Vendor Fair! 🎉

Our amazing vendors will be there sharing resources, services, and opportunities that support and strengthen our local community. We’re incredibly grateful to have such a wonderful group joining us!

✨ Be sure to stop by and check them all out during the 5K! ✨

Our featured vendors include:
• Dynamic Music Therapy
• Points of Stillness
• Sensational Spaces
• Autism LM
• Hudson Booster Challenger League
• HOPE Grove LLC
• St. Croix Therapy
• Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs
• Rainbow Tree Therapies, LLC
• Bridge
• Building Healthier Communities
• Elsie's Barnyard
• Spectrum Strong

There are so many incredible programs being offered—you won’t want to miss it! 💙

04/03/2026

💚PLEASE SHARE💚
We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children.

If you support getting kids outside, playing in real life, building skills and friendships and enjoying the WONDER of childhood, please consider joining us this summer!

This is a great opportunity for college or graduate program applications!

2026 Summer Dates:
June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25

5 Week Session July 14- August 14: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays

We have morning and afternoon options.

04/03/2026

We are looking foward to this event!! Come say hi- just 2 weeks away!!

Did you know the Steps to Acceptance 5K Fun Run/Walk & Autism Acceptance Event is more than just a run? 💙

We’re bringing together incredible businesses and organizations from across the St. Croix Valley for our Resource Fair—ALL in one place!

This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Discover services and supports available for your family
✨ Learn about local programs, therapies, and opportunities
✨ Connect with organizations that truly understand and support the autism community

There is so much to explore and learn from these amazing resources—you won’t want to miss it!

Make sure to stop by, ask questions, and check them out while you’re there!

🎉 Register today and join us for a meaningful, fun-filled morning!
www.spectrumstrong.net

04/02/2026

Celebrating diversity, today and everyday!

03/21/2026

Happy WDSD!

03/21/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! and it's our birthday!

https://mailchi.mp/1536fff9e34e/happy-world-down-syndrome-day

03/07/2026

I work with countless families and children, and if you are one of them, I want you to know, I absolutely adore your child!

I love when you join the session so I can get to know you and your family better.

I love seeing your child grow and make progress and I genuinely want the BEST for them.

Some days are hard, not all therapy sessions are rainbows and unicorns.

But each day I see your wonderful child, their strengths, their unique personalities and also their struggles.

I am beyond grateful for the families I get to serve as a pediatric occupational therapist.

03/06/2026

We still have a few spaces in our GROVE Friends and BAREFOOT Babes programs this summer!

Check out our newsletter for more information:
https://mailchi.mp/bea8c8cf7aa3/dreaming-of-summer

02/18/2026

Here are just a few of the benefits of nature based playgoups at HOPE Grove 💚

Unstructured movement and time in nature provide powerful sensory and neurological input that developing brains need:
🌿 Vestibular + proprioceptive input (running, climbing, swinging) supports balance, coordination, and body awareness
🌿 Heavy work and movement help regulate the nervous system and improve attention
🌿 Outdoor sensory experiences build tolerance for different sounds, textures, and environments
🌿 Risky play and problem-solving strengthen resilience, confidence, and executive functioning

We still have a few spaces left for Summer 2026!!
https://www.hope-grove.com/summer-programs-1

02/17/2026

Today hit hard. Many kids had a long weekend off school, and the weather was absolutely beautiful- warm winter temps, sunshine on repeat, the kind of days that practically invite outdoor play.

And yet, so many of the children I spoke with hadn’t spent any time outside.

I get it- life is busy, families are stretched thin, and screens have become an incredibly easy default.

But from a pediatric OT perspective, it’s important to understand what kids are missing when outdoor play disappears.

Outdoor play is so much more than “fresh air.” It supports regulation, creativity, motor skills, resilience, and connection. Kids need unstructured time to move, explore, get bored, and find wonder in the world around them.

When kids spend long stretches on screens, their brains and bodies often miss out on the foundational input that supports regulation, participation, and emotional control.

We often wonder why more children struggle with:
•frustration tolerance
•transitions
•perseverance through hard tasks
•flexible play
•anxiety and frequent meltdowns

Sometimes the answer isn’t more “behavior strategies” - it’s more movement, connection, and sensory-rich real-world play.

Even small changes matter. Ten minutes outside. A walk after dinner. Time at the park. A few minutes of joyful connection.

Let’s support childhood and give our kids more opportunities for real-life play, movement and nature- because childhood deserves it.
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02/14/2026

Happy HEART Day! Today is a day to celebrate everyone and everthing we love. Sending lots of love to all of our friends.

My family enjoyed snow tubing on this gloriously warm Valentines Day with , lunch with great friends and are looking forward to making our yearly tradition- chocolate covered strawberries! How does your family celebrate?

02/06/2026

A beautiful day for nature based handwriting enrichment!

❄️ gross motor movements to practice short, tall and descending lower case letters
❄️ nature hike scavenger hunt for visual scanning with another dose of heavy work
❄️ more proprioceptive input and teamwork while creating the friendliest snowman in the forest

☃️ Reach out if you’d like to join the next session!