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Grounded Roots OT

Nature-based pediatric occupational therapy services in the La Crosse, WI area

10/01/2025

✨Happy International Babywearing Week! ✨

🌱Babywearing has been practiced across cultures for generations, giving parents + caregivers a way to keep their little one safe and supported while staying connected to daily life. It’s one of my favorite tools I get to share with families 🤍

🌱Whether you’re learning your first carry, trying to troubleshoot a tricky wrap, or simply looking for more comfort, I’d love to support you.

To help families get the most out of babywearing, I offer virtual support:
🌱Virtual Evaluation: explore your carrier options and find the best fit
🌱Virtual Fit Check (live): video call to fine-tune a carrier you own
🌱Virtual Fit Check (email): you send photos or videos for step-by-step feedback at your own pace

Ready to get started? Book through our website or send me a message. 🤍

09/22/2025

The T.I.C.K.S. of babywearing is a simple checklist that helps keep your baby’s airway clear and their body safely positioned while being carried.

T - Tight
I - In view at all times
C - Close enough to kiss
K - Keep chin off chest
S - Supported back

These checks matter for every carrier type and are especially important for newborns who don’t yet have head and neck control.

Want extra support? As a certified babywearing consultant, I help families feel confident and comfortable with babywearing. 🤍

09/15/2025

Unfortunately, I do love…every single one of these. 🌿🦶🏼👶🏼☕️

What do we have in common?!

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09/12/2025

Did you know babies are born with primitive reflexes? 👶🏼

🖐🏼These automatic movements help with survival the first year - things like sucking, grasping, startling.

🧠As the brain matures and the child gets older, these reflexes should fade away (or integrate) so more purposeful skills (like rolling, crawling, or walking) can take over.

📚Sometimes reflexes stick around longer than they should. When this happens, kids may fidget, slump in their chair, or struggle with handwriting, reading, or focusing. What looks like “clumsiness” or “lack of attention” may actually be the nervous system working overtime.

🤸‍♂️With plenty of movement, play, and the right support, kids can build a strong foundation for learning, regulation, and growth.

You don’t have to figure it out alone and your child doesn’t have to keep struggling. 🤍 Reach out anytime with questions - I’m here to help!

09/08/2025

🌳Grounded to Grow 2025 🌳

A weekend full of nature, connection, and inspiration ☀️

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09/04/2025

Check it out!

08/27/2025

Sweet sweet summertime 🌿☀️🌷

08/24/2025

🌿G I V E A W A Y🌿

I’m excited to share this bundle with one lucky winner 🥳

What’s Included:
▪️A free virtual babywearing consultation (keep it for yourself or gift it to a friend)
▪️Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
▪️Adult coloring book
▪️Mini compass
▪️Mini magnifying glass

How to Enter:
1️⃣Follow
2️⃣Like this post
3️⃣Tag a friend who’d love this giveaway (each tag = one entry)
✨Bonus: Share this post to your story for an extra entry.

Winner Announced: Thursday, August 28 🎉

08/13/2025

Babywearing should feel good for both you AND your baby.

Whether you’re troubleshooting a fit, curious about carrier adjustments, or just want a peace of mind that everything is safe & supportive, I’m here to help.

How we can work together
➖Virtual Babywearing Evaluation: a 1:1 session for new clients to learn how to use the carriers you have or explore new options. Includes one month of follow-up support.
➖Virtual Fit Check - Live: a live session to perfect the fit of one carrier or wrap technique
➖Virtual Fit Check - Email: send me photos or videos at your convenience get personalized tips without a scheduled call

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Send me a message or book a session on our website 🤍

08/11/2025

Within OT sessions, I like to ask about daily routines because the way we move through those moments can impact regulation and connection.

It’s something I’ve noticed within my own life too. I’ve learned that meeting my own sensory needs first thing in the morning makes a huge difference for the entire day.

My favorite gentle morning go-to’s include
🌿dimmed lighting with lamps & natural light
🌿a warm drink like coffee or tea
🌿mindful breathing
🌿cozy textures with a blanket or slippers
🌿gentle movement with yoga and a walk outside

These little habits & rituals are something I can always back to when life feels busy or overwhelming.

What’s one thing you do in the morning that makes a big difference for you? 👇🏼

05/20/2025

We all want our kids to be independent - to manage their own emotions, to solve their own problems, to “do it on their own.”

But here’s the truth - self-regulation, independence, and resilience all begin with co-regulation and connection. 🫶🏼

It’s not about doing it for them. It’s about doing it WITH them. Over and over again, until those repeated experiences of co-regulation build the brain pathways for internal calm.

Because when a child feels safe, connected, and seen - that’s when growth happens. 🌿

05/19/2025

🌿Rooted Together: Family Yoga & Sensory Hike🌿

& are excited to bring you this fun and grounding family experience this summer!

Emily Sustar from will lead a fun and lively yoga class for the whole family! The focus of family yoga is fun, connection, breath, and mindful movement for the whole family. Classes incorporate music, games, and playfulness woven through the practice. Family yoga is most appropriate for children ages 2-12 years old with their adults, but all ages are welcome.

Following yoga, Jenna Klos of will lead a guided sensory hike where you’ll engage your senses, notice nature in new ways, and enjoy mindful moments along the path.

📅 Dates:
• Saturday June 7, 2025
• Saturday, July 26, 2025
• Saturday, August 9, 2025

🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Location:
Community Trail Farm
W5701 WIS-33, La Crosse, WI

💲 Cost:
Class packages apply or purchase individual sessions.
• Family of 4 or fewer: $20
• Family of 5 or more: $25

🎟 Register to join us. Spots are limited—reserve your space today!

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La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Telephone

+16082184464

Website

http://www.groundedrootsot.com/

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