Joy & Laughter Developmental Therapy

04/30/2026

We’d Love Your Support! 💛

We’re honored to be nominated for Bay Area Parent and Parents’ Press Best Of 2026 and we would be so grateful for your vote! 🏅

If our team has made a difference in your child’s journey, this is a wonderful way to support us and help other families discover the care they need.

Vote in seconds:
1️⃣ Visit https://parentspress.com/best-of-parents-press-peninsula.../
2️⃣ Select Parents Press Awards
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4️⃣ Search JLD Therapy
5️⃣ Submit your vote

04/28/2026

15% off for early birds who register until May 15 to our Summer Handwriting and Fine Motor Classes.

Perfect for children who need extra support, struggle with handwriting tasks, or want to build strong, confident writing skills before the school year begins.

Let’s keep the progress going and make handwriting fun this summer!

04/27/2026

Summer Handwriting & Fine Motor Classes Are Here! ✍️

Give your child a strong start this summer with fun, engaging, and therapist-led handwriting and fine motor classes! Our program is designed to help children improve pencil grasp, handwriting skills, hand strength, coordination, and confidence, all while making learning enjoyable and stress-free.

From better letter formation to stronger fine motor control, we’re helping kids build the skills they need for school success and everyday independence. 💛

📅 Classes start June 1
📞 Contact us today to learn more!

Let’s make this summer a season of growth, confidence, and success—one pencil stroke at a time! ✨

04/27/2026

We love what we do and we love serving your families 💛

Being nominated for Parents Press Best of 2026 means the world to us.

If you’ve had a great experience with our team, we’d be so grateful for your support!

🗳️ Every single vote counts

Vote in seconds:
1️⃣ Visit https://parentspress.com/best-of-parents-press-peninsula-and-silicon-valley/
2️⃣ Select Parents Press Awards
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4️⃣ Search JLD Therapy
5️⃣ Submit your vote

04/24/2026

A quick favor from our amazing community 💚

We’ve been nominated for Best Speech & Occupational Therapy, and your vote could make all the difference!

It takes less than a minute to vote — but it has a lasting impact on our small business and the families we serve ✨

How to vote:
1️⃣ Visit https://parentspress.com/best-of-parents-press-peninsula-and-silicon-valley/
2️⃣ Choose your area
3️⃣ Search for JLD Therapy
4️⃣ Cast your vote

04/23/2026

Fine motor skills don't have to be practiced at a desk. Some of the best therapy happens through everyday play!🎨

Here are fun, easy activities to strengthen your child's hands and fingers at home:
🎁 Unwrap objects in paper — Tearing, peeling, and unwrapping builds finger strength and coordination in the most exciting way.
🫙 Unscrew jar caps to find objects inside — Twisting and gripping targets the small muscles children need for writing and self-care tasks.
🕳️ Use a hole punch — Squeezing a hole punch is a surprisingly powerful hand-strengthening exercise — and kids LOVE the result.
🎨 Tear paper for arts & crafts — Ripping paper into shapes and pieces develops bilateral coordination and finger control — creativity and therapy in one!
💧 Water play: stir, pour, scoop & squeeze sponges — Simple water activities build grip strength, hand-eye coordination, and sensory awareness all at once.

The secret? Your child won't even know they're "doing therapy." They'll just think they're having fun — and that's exactly the point. ✨Try one of these this weekend and watch your little one light up.

💬 Which activity will you try first? Drop it in the comments below!

04/23/2026

Sensory regulation helps children stay calm, focused, and ready to learn 🧠💛

Small adjustments at home like predictable routines and movement breaks can help children regulate their energy and emotions throughout the day.

Call (408) 337-2727 to schedule a free phone screening.

04/22/2026

Bay Area parents — we need your support! 💛

We’re honored to be nominated for Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy in the Parents Press Best of 2026 awards 🏆

Every vote helps us continue supporting local families and making a difference in children’s lives.

🗳️ Voting only takes a minute — and it means so much to our team!

How to vote:
1️⃣ Visit https://parentspress.com/best-of-parents-press-peninsula-and-silicon-valley/
2️⃣ Choose your area
3️⃣ Search for JLD Therapy
4️⃣ Cast your vote

04/22/2026

Does your child become frustrated or hesitant to speak up because communication feels difficult? Read our latest blog, How Speech Therapy Helps Your Child Communicate with Confidence, to learn how speech therapy helps your child learn to speak up and confidently use their voice.

Is communication difficult for your child? Discover how speech therapy helps them express themselves with greater confidence and clarity.

04/22/2026

Finding the right Occupational Therapist for your child doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are 5 trusted places to start your search:

👨‍⚕️ Your pediatrician — Ask for a referral. Your child's doctor is one of the best first steps toward a formal evaluation.
🏥 Your local children's hospital — Most pediatric hospitals have OT departments with licensed specialists.
🤝 Early Intervention Program partners — If your child is under 3, early intervention services can connect you with qualified OTs at little to no cost.
🏫 Your child's school — School-based OTs are often available through your child's IEP or special education program.
🏢 Private OT clinics (like us!) — Private clinics offer personalized, consistent, and play-based therapy tailored specifically to your child's goals.

You don't have to figure this out alone. The right support is closer than you think.
📩 DM us or visit our website www.jldtherapy.com to learn more about how we can help your child thrive.

04/22/2026

Art activities are more than creative expression 🎨💛

Drawing, painting, and crafting help children strengthen the small muscles in their hands while building focus and coordination. These skills support writing, dressing, and many everyday tasks.

If fine motor skills feel challenging for your child, occupational therapy may help.

Call (408) 337-2727 to schedule an evaluation.

04/21/2026

💙 When therapy meets motivation… amazing things happen.

Sometimes, the best moments in therapy come unexpectedly, like when a child overhears their OT mention basketball and instantly lights up. 🏀✨

Using a child’s interests is a powerful way to build engagement, strengthen skills, and make therapy both meaningful and fun.

At the heart of pediatric occupational therapy is connection, meeting each child where they are and turning everyday moments into opportunities for growth.