OT for Kids

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

A scary fact about Oreos we all need to know... It's amazing how much of what we eat shouldn't even be classified as food!

The sad thing is that glyphosate is sprayed on everything as a drying agent before Harvest. Buy organic or nothing!!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2mMSzy8

11/08/2025

Get to the root of the problem. Not always just a “behavior”

Are we looking for underlying causes or just prescribing meds to add more chemicals to an already taxed system?

10/30/2025

Did you know...between now and Nov 5, we will have Halloween, a time change AND a full moon? Buckle up!

10/30/2025

It’s that time of year…

🎁✨ The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide is HERE! ✨🎁

Looking for gifts that are fun 💫 and support healthy development? This guide is packed with awesome toys and products that boost 🖐️ fine motor skills, 🏃 gross motor skills, and so much more! The entire list is full of toys that are used and recommended by our team of pediatric occupational and physical therapists!

💥 It’s a BIG one — but don’t worry! Just scroll to your child’s age group or skill area to find the perfect play ideas. 🎯

Ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? 🎄🛍️

Comment 🎁 and we will send it your way so you have it to reference all season long!

10/30/2025

🎁✨ The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide is HERE! ✨🎁

Looking for gifts that are fun 💫 and support healthy development? This guide is packed with awesome toys and products that boost 🖐️ fine motor skills, 🏃 gross motor skills, and so much more! The entire list is full of toys that are used and recommended by our team of pediatric occupational and physical therapists!

💥 It’s a BIG one — but don’t worry! Just scroll to your child’s age group or skill area to find the perfect play ideas. 🎯

Ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? 🎄🛍️

Comment 🎁 and we will send it your way so you have it to reference all season long!

10/14/2025

🌟 What Are Cross Crawl Exercises? 🌟

Cross crawl exercises are movements where opposite sides of the body work together—think crawling, walking, running, and swimming! 🏃‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Cross crawl can be as simple as touching your right hand to your left knee, then switching to the other side.

These intentional cross-lateral movements are more than just physical! 🧠✨ They help build the connection between the left and right sides of the brain, allowing information to flow freely between them. This improves coordination, language skills, reading, and even hand-eye coordination! 🙌📚

Perfect for kids and adults alike, cross crawls are a fantastic way to boost both physical and cerebral abilities 💥

09/25/2025

More than just fun and games! Bouncing on a trampoline is a powerful tool in occupational therapy. It's a fantastic way to give kids the proprioceptive and vestibular input they need to build gross motor skills, improve balance, and enhance self-regulation. Check out these fun and creative ways to use a trampoline a little bit differently in your practice.

09/25/2025

Parents do the work. Read. Research. Think critically about all information, whether provided by a professional or read in a study. You know your child.

💥 ‼️ https://www.healingwithouthurting.com/post/2017/12/04/10-hard-lessons-i-learned-trying-to-heal-my-children-from-autism-anxiety-adhd ‼️