Prairie Grit Therapy

Prairie Grit Therapy Pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy

02/05/2026

When everything changes at once, anxiety doesn’t always show up as words.
Kids rarely say “I’m anxious.” They show us instead.

You might notice:
• More meltdowns
• Avoidance or shutdown
• Big reactions to small things
• Trouble moving forward when routines change

That’s not misbehavior. It’s anxiety layered with sensory overload.

What helps:
• Naming what you see (“This feels like a lot right now”)
• Putting language to the feeling so it’s not scary or unknown
• Letting kids know you believe they can handle it
• Modeling problem-solving and asking for help
• Reminding them they’re not alone during big changes

Confidence grows when kids feel supported, not pushed through anxiety.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

Siblings matter. Sibshops help them:🙌Connect with peers who “get it.”💪Build confidence and coping skills.👉Take a break a...
02/04/2026

Siblings matter. Sibshops help them:
🙌Connect with peers who “get it.”
💪Build confidence and coping skills.
👉Take a break and have fun.
Seats are limited... grab a spot now
https://PGsibshops.eventbrite.com

02/03/2026

Conversation is a skill.
And like any skill, it gets better with practice.

Speech therapy gives kids a safe place to work on real-life communication.
Starting, responding, repairing, and trying again.

Small moments. Big progress.

Injured doesn’t mean fragile.Our Adult Physical Therapy program is built for people who want to recover fully, not just ...
02/02/2026

Injured doesn’t mean fragile.

Our Adult Physical Therapy program is built for people who want to recover fully, not just get cleared. Whether you’re rehabbing an injury or coming back after surgery, we use the YMCA footprint to retrain movement the way life actually demands it.

Strength. Balance. Confidence.
Progress that translates outside the clinic.

Every child communicates differently.Right now, our pediatric speech team has immediate openings for children who need s...
01/28/2026

Every child communicates differently.
Right now, our pediatric speech team has immediate openings for children who need support with speech, language, or functional communication.

We meet kids where they are and build communication that works for real life, at home, at school, and in the community.

Thank you to everyone that supported our campaign during Twice Blessed this past year. Because of you we are WAY closer ...
01/27/2026

Thank you to everyone that supported our campaign during Twice Blessed this past year. Because of you we are WAY closer to our goal of expanding therapy space and capacity in our community.

01/23/2026

Three rules that make your child’s sounds count as words 👇

A lot of parents worry that their child’s first words aren’t “clear enough.”
Here’s the good news: they don’t have to be.

A first word is any sound that is consistent and meaningful.

“BA” for ball? That counts.
“MA” while reaching for mom? That counts.
“UH!” while lifting their arms to be picked up? That counts.
Even gestures—like waving for “bye-bye”—count as early words.

What matters most is what you do next.

When your child says “ba,” you say “ball.”
When they say “ma,” you expand it to “mama” or “mom.”
When they attempt a word, celebrate it and model the full version back.

Clarity comes later.
Language grows through repetition, modeling, and encouragement.

Those early sounds aren’t random.
They’re real communication—and they’re the foundation of speech.

If you listen closely, you might realize…
your child is already talking.

01/22/2026

Bladder leaks aren’t laziness — they’re part of learning interoception.

Interoception is how we notice internal body cues and connect them to action.
For the bathroom, that means learning what “I need to pee” actually feels like inside the body.

Some kids don’t feel “full” or “heavy.”
It might feel like a tickle. Or pressure. Or nothing at all.
That’s why modeling matters.

Try narrating your own body cues out loud:
“My bladder feels heavy — that means it’s time to go.”
Or, “That doesn’t feel like a tickle for me, but it might for you.”

Other supports that help build awareness:
• Timed potty reminders (a watch or timer removes the guesswork)
• “Just in case” bathroom trips
• Predictable flushing (Post-it over auto-flush sensors)
• Letting kids step out while you flush if needed

Kids aren’t being defiant.
They’re learning the language of their body — and that takes time.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

If potty struggles feel ongoing, our team offers free screens at Prairie Grit.

Huge milestone moment 🎉Congrats to Liam on graduating speech therapy with Miss Jorie!He put in the work on auditory proc...
01/22/2026

Huge milestone moment 🎉

Congrats to Liam on graduating speech therapy with Miss Jorie!
He put in the work on auditory processing and speech sounds, and it shows. Strong focus. Real progress. Big wins.

We’re proud of you, Liam. Keep using those skills out in the world 🧡

Speech Therapy Without the WaitImmediate pediatric speech openings available.Because progress shouldn’t be delayed by a ...
01/22/2026

Speech Therapy Without the Wait

Immediate pediatric speech openings available.
Because progress shouldn’t be delayed by a calendar.

01/20/2026

Speech concerns don’t usually arrive loudly.
They show up as uncertainty.

A child who understands everything but can’t explain it.
Frustration that looks like behavior.
Meltdowns when choices or transitions are required.
A parent who says, “I just feel like something’s off.”

That moment isn’t one to wait through.
It’s one to look closer.

A speech evaluation doesn’t label a child.
It gives clarity.
And clarity helps everyone move forward with confidence.

When communication feels hard, for the child or the family, speech should be part of the conversation.

We can help. Message us on how to get started.

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

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+17018381080

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