Prairie Grit Therapy

Prairie Grit Therapy Pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy

12/11/2025

The flop-and-drop isn’t defiance. It’s a freeze response.

When kids suddenly melt to the floor during a transition or moment of frustration, their nervous system is overwhelmed, not misbehaving.
Miss Geena breaks down how to co-regulate, offer simple choices, and help them shift out of freeze mode.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

Yeah. Ditto, ish. We’ll let you know when we know.
12/10/2025

Yeah. Ditto, ish. We’ll let you know when we know.

Things got weird out there Tuesday. It was wet then icy. Then warm and melty. Then icy and cold. Now it’s… unpleasant. Here’s what our plan is for Wednesday December 10 as we watch this weather.

⏰ We’re going into Wednesday like a normal day. We’re going to set that ole alarm nice and early and see what Mother Nature is sending our way (please be Dot’s Pretzels 🙏). It’s likely not a salty and savor treat though. It may be wind and ice. But our hope is things are manageable (by North Dakota standards, which as we all know would be conditions that would stop the entire Eastern Time Zone and parts of Europe). If things are “manageable” expect the fitness facility to be up and running as usual. That’s the dream as we type this at 8:29 PM realizing we skipped dinner (seriously, where’s the pretzels….)

😅 If by chance, things are still a little hairy out there, we may delay opening. Here is your warning to stay tuned to our social pages, your email, or the Y 360 app. That’s the quickest way for us to get things out. (Yes, we know not everyone has facebook. But we do, and we’re mindlessly scrolling here at 4 A.M. anyway so why not use it). We will try those other methods too. So stay tuned tomorrow morning to save yourself a trip beforehand.

👉 That’s kind of the best we have as we left our crystal ball in our day use locker today. We’ll try our best to assess the weather, follow guidance of The City of Minot and the Minot PD, and balance the safety for our staff.

Thanks for being absolute troopers today and understanding all our cancellations and early closure. Stay tuned. Stay warm. (And bring Dot’s if you got em).

Whelp... Things are pretty gnarly out there. It's best if everyone hold tight. We'll be closed today due to weather.
12/09/2025

Whelp...
Things are pretty gnarly out there. It's best if everyone hold tight. We'll be closed today due to weather.

It’s slick. We’re delaying opening the clinic Tuesday morning until 10 a.m.  Check back through because… who knows. Than...
12/09/2025

It’s slick.
We’re delaying opening the clinic Tuesday morning until 10 a.m. Check back through because… who knows.
Thanks for your patience and drive safe.

Happy Work Anniversary to Miss Karlie, our resident group-therapy whisperer and full-time escape artist whenever a camer...
12/05/2025

Happy Work Anniversary to Miss Karlie, our resident group-therapy whisperer and full-time escape artist whenever a camera appears. 🧡

From taking on leading our Therapy Groups to mastering the OT hits like ADLs, Fine Motor, and social skills she's always on point with finding the right treatment to help manage those wiggles or big feelings.

She’s been with Prairie Grit since 2022, leading with calm confidence, sharp skill, and the firm belief that she should never be in the photo… despite having a photography hobby. (We’re not saying it’s ironic. We’re just saying it’s noted.)

Karlie, thanks for keeping groups on track and keeping us all sane. Truly, a woman of many talents.

Big news is coming to Prairie Grit Therapy in 2026.For the first time, we’re opening our doors to adult physical therapy...
12/05/2025

Big news is coming to Prairie Grit Therapy in 2026.
For the first time, we’re opening our doors to adult physical therapy, and it’s going to reshape what care looks like in Minot 🧡

Why this matters:

🧡One home for every body. Kids, teens, and now adults can receive care under one mission-driven roof. Families won’t have to juggle locations or switch clinics as needs change.
🙌A clinic inside the YMCA. Access to gym equipment, open space, warm-water pool, and adaptive sports resources means your PT doesn’t stop at the treatment room door. You get real-world movement, strength, and skill-building baked into your sessions.
✳️Therapy that believes in potential, not limits. Our approach has always been habilitative and rehabilitative. Now adults can benefit from the same play-with-purpose spirit, creative problem-solving, and whole-person care Prairie Grit is known for.
💪Strengthening our mission. Expanding to adults keeps Prairie Grit sustainable, supports the long-term health of the YMCA facility, and helps us serve the community for generations.

2026 is the year Prairie Grit becomes a true lifelong wellness hub — where every stage, every ability, and every journey has a place.

More details coming soon. Get ready. 🧡

12/04/2025

If your child refuses new clothes, cuts out every tag, or insists on inside-out socks…it’s not misbehavior. It’s tactile sensitivity.

Miss Geena shares simple ways to reduce overwhelm and make mornings smoother: seamless socks, compression layers, elastic waistbands, and yes-approved outfits ready to go.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

Our Preschool Holiday Wish List is Live 🎁Prairie Grit Preschool has grown so much in 2025, more little learners, more ha...
12/04/2025

Our Preschool Holiday Wish List is Live 🎁
Prairie Grit Preschool has grown so much in 2025, more little learners, more hands-on play, more sensory exploration, and more laughter echoing through our space.

To keep building that magic, our team put together a Preschool Holiday Wish List with items that support early learning, communication, play skills, and everyday routines:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B9QF3CAMLLP9?ref_=wl_share

If you’re looking for a simple way to support our preschoolers before the year ends, this list goes straight to the heart of the classroom. Thank you for helping our tiniest Gritters grow. 🧡

Let's take a minute for a special birthday wish for Miss Averi.Miss Averi is the kind of personyou can’t describe in one...
12/04/2025

Let's take a minute for a special birthday wish for Miss Averi.
Miss Averi is the kind of person
you can’t describe in one job title
(because she currently holds twelve)
and somehow does them all
with a laugh that makes the whole day lighter.

She started as a volunteer,
became part-time,
and now she’s the full-time
“don’t worry, I’ll do it” heartbeat
of Prairie Grit,
never saying no,
never losing steam,
never letting a kid feel unseen
or a family feel alone.

You’ll find her with a Bubblr in hand,
a daily PB&J (classic),
and a to-do list that would break the rest of us…
yet she shows up smiling,
lifting spirits, steadying little hands,
and cheering louder than anyone in the gym.

She teaches preschool,
coaches sled hockey,
she's a brand ambassador,
guides swimmers, golfers, power athletes,
and somehow still remembers
every kid’s favorite thing
and every parent’s name.

There’s no way to measure her heart...
but if you’ve met her,
you’ve felt it.
If you’ve watched her,
you’ve been inspired by it.
And if you’ve heard her laugh,
you’ve probably laughed too.

She even carries her love for Prairie Grit
on her sleeve, (well, actually her license plate).

To the one who brightens every room,
builds up every kid,
and gives more than most will ever see.
🧡 Happy Birthday, Miss Averi.

🧡 Giving feels good. Doubling it feels even better. 🖤🧡Today’s the day the whole world hits pause to lift up the places t...
12/02/2025

🧡 Giving feels good. Doubling it feels even better. 🖤🧡

Today’s the day the whole world hits pause to lift up the places that lift up people. For us, that mission is alive in every therapy session, every milestone met, and every family who walks through our doors at the Y.

This year, Giving Tuesday lands right in the middle of our Twice Blessed Campaign with INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation, meaning your gift doesn’t just help us renovate and rebuild our pediatric therapy spaces...it helps us add new services and it’s instantly doubled.
Two gifts. One click. Real impact.

And these renovations matter.
They’re how we create sensory-friendly rooms, accessible equipment setups, and therapy spaces that actually match the needs of the kids and families we serve. These upgrades make care more comfortable, more effective, and more possible for every body.

🧡 Donate today and help us build a true wellness space, for every body in our community.
https://ichf.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ichf/donation.jsp?campaign=485

👏🧡🖤
12/02/2025

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Prairie Grit Therapy’s Holiday Wish List is Live 🎁Families trust us with their kids’ growth all year long. This season, ...
12/01/2025

Prairie Grit Therapy’s Holiday Wish List is Live 🎁
Families trust us with their kids’ growth all year long. This season, some of our most-used therapy tools need a refresh, and a few new items would help us support even more kids in 2026.

If you’d like to give in a hands-on way, our team put together a simple wish list of items that go straight into sessions with our kiddos:
🛒 https://a.co/2WNfMS3

Every item makes a real difference in the sensory, speech, and motor work we do each day. Thanks for spreading a little extra support this season. 🧡

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3515 16th Street SW (inside YMCA)
Minot, ND
58701

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