Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services Inc

01/27/2026

If the real snow is too cold… make some at home!❄️

While it looks like simple play, this homemade sensory snow is doing so much more. As these boys scoop, squeeze, pour, and explore, they’re building essential occupational therapy skills—without even realizing it.

👐 Hand Coordination:
Grasping, releasing, and manipulating the snow strengthens small hands and prepares them for functional tasks like feeding, dressing, and writing.

🤝 Bilateral Coordination:
Using both hands together—one to stabilize, one to explore—supports the foundation for skills like cutting, buttoning, and catching a ball.

🧠 Body Awareness & Proprioceptive Relationships:
Pushing, packing, and molding the snow gives deep input to muscles and joints, helping their bodies understand where they are in space and how to move with control.

🌨 Tactile Processing:
Cold, soft, squishy textures challenge the sensory system in a safe way, helping little bodies learn to tolerate and interpret new sensations.
This is the power of play with purpose—where fun meets development and every scoop builds confidence. ✨

01/27/2026

Too cold to play outside? Bring play inside!

When the ice storm leaves you with extra non-perishables… you turn them into play!

Sensory bin play gives kids natural chances to hear, try, and use new words, without pressure. Play first, language follows!

❄️action words (scoop, pour, hide)
❄️concepts (cold, in/out, full/empty)
❄️ commenting & requesting

01/26/2026

School readiness is about more than knowing letters and numbers. 📚✂️✏️It’s a child’s ability to participate, learn, and feel confident in a classroom environment. This includes communication, motor skills, social-emotional development, and independence.

01/25/2026

Out of an abundance of caution for our staff and the families we serve, both Milestone locations will be closed on Monday. Your therapist(s) will follow up regarding rescheduling and next steps. We appreciate your understanding.

01/24/2026

Storms outside, progress inside 🌧️⭐

Even on a rainy Saturday learning doesn’t have to stop. We’re staying safe indoors and encouraging families to take this time (maybe stuck at home) to continue to support growth through simple playful activities.

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Follow along as we share tips every parent should know.

01/20/2026

International Day of Acceptance: Celebrating Every Child, Just as They Are
Every child deserves to feel accepted—exactly as they are. International Day of Acceptance is a time to pause and reflect on the importance of inclusion, understanding, and embracing differences.

What Does Acceptance Really Mean?
Acceptance means recognizing that children develop in their own unique ways and timelines. It means moving beyond comparison and celebrating strengths, challenges, and progress—big or small.

Acceptance is not about lowering expectations. It’s about:
    •    Meeting children where they are
    •    Valuing their individuality
    •    Supporting growth without trying to change who they are

Our Commitment at Milestone Pediatric Therapy
At Milestone Pediatric Therapy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a world with no limits. We are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive environment where children and families feel seen, heard, and valued.

On this International Day of Acceptance—and every day—we celebrate all children and the unique gifts they bring to our world.

01/19/2026

When you think of therapy, you might picture structured exercises or worksheets. But for children, the most powerful learning tool is often something much simpler, and much more natural - play.
At Milestone Pediatric Therapy, play isn’t a break from therapy. It is the therapy.

01/15/2026

Calling all post-NICU caregivers! Your voice matters!

Please complete this brief anonymous survey sharing your post-NICU experiences and the impact on your daily life. You can participate online using the link below or fill out a printed survey at either of our locations.  Your insights are important for better understanding and supporting post-NICU caregivers.”  

https://forms.office.com/r/gbYkkFy3ZC

01/14/2026

Therapy in Action Wednesday -
Play based artic therapy focused on (sh) by building tall and “short” towers with our “shapes”! 🔵🟩🔹

01/12/2026

Early support can make a lasting difference. Pediatric therapy focuses on building foundational skills during key developmental years.