Pride Pediatric Therapy

03/26/2026

🤫Shh… we need your help with a special surprise💛

Next month is Occupational Therapy Month, and we’re planning something extra special for our incredible OT team here at Pride Pediatrics! 🎉

Our therapists work so hard to support your children and families every single day, and we’d love to show them just how much they mean to you—but we can’t do it without your help!

We’re asking families to share a message or story about your child’s OT:
✨ How have they made a difference in your child’s life?
✨ What progress or moments have meant the most to your family?
✨ What would you want them to know about the impact they’ve had?

It can be short and sweet—just something from the heart 💜🩵💚

📩 Please private message us here on Facebook or email your message to cpride@pridepediatrictherapy.com

Feel free to include photos, drawings, or anything your child would love to share—we’d love to include those special touches!

Your words will be part of a surprise celebration, so please help us keep this just between us 🤫

Thank you for helping us make our therapists feel as appreciated as they truly are!

03/23/2026

Our clinic help has officially grown by four paws 🐾
Please welcome Ollie, the newest (and fluffiest) member of the Pride Family! She’s been hard at work today learning the ropes from our OG dog, Tucker, who has proudly stepped into his role as Senior Bark-itect 🐶🦴

This weekend they joined Ms. Courtney at the clinic to help “clean up”… which mostly means redistributing toys, inspecting every last snack crumb, and napping on the job…

We can’t promise productivity hasn’t dropped slightly… but morale? Through the roof. 🐶💛

03/21/2026

We spent our Saturday attending the MEOTA Conference today at Husson University in Bangor! ✨

We had a wonderful weekend filled with learning, networking, and gaining valuable knowledge that we’re excited to bring back to our clinics to better support our clients and families.

Growth and learning never stop & we’re so grateful to keep learning and evolving for you 🩵💜💚

03/18/2026

🎉

✨ SURPRISE: Pop-Up Parent Night Out at the museum, THIS SATURDAY!

Cabin fever, be gone! With the snow melting and spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time for a Parent Night Out. Drop the kids off for an evening of play, crafts, games, and museum fun—while you enjoy a well-earned night off!

📅 Date: Saturday, March, 21 2026
🕕 Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Drop-off at the Western Maine Play Museum

🥳Childcare + playtime included:
💜 $10 per child (members)
💚 $15 per child (non-members)

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
Email: Sandra@westernmaineplay.org

03/17/2026

Join us in wishing our incredible Team Lead and Occupational Therapist, Ms. Michaela, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

Your dedication, compassion, and leadership make such a difference in the lives of the families we serve every single day. We are so lucky to have you on our team!

We hope your day is filled with all the happiness you bring to others 🩵💜💚

03/17/2026

Our St. Patrick’s Day sensory bin is more than just magically delicious 🌈🍀—it’s a hands-on way to build fine motor skills, explore textures, and spark imaginative play. From scooping and sorting to hunting for those gold coins, sensory bins support focus, motor and language development, and creativity… with just a sprinkle of leprechaun mischief! ✨

03/17/2026

We will be hosting Playgroup starting April 2nd at the Phillips Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. We hope to see you there 🛝

03/10/2026

🗣️ We’re Hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist!
We are excited to share that we are looking to expand our services by adding Speech Therapy to better support the children and families we serve in Franklin County. Help us spread the word by sharing!

We are currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about pediatrics and interested in growing with our team while helping develop and shape our speech therapy program from the ground up. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys collaboration, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in their community.

Our goal is to continue expanding access to high-quality pediatric services in Franklin County, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision.

✨ Ideal candidates will:
🔹 Have a passion for working with children and families
🔹 Be excited about helping develop and grow a speech therapy program
🔹 Value teamwork and collaboration in a supportive environment

If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our team, we would love to connect!
📩 Please reach out via email for more information cpride@pridepediatrictherapy.com.

03/03/2026

In case you were wondering...

03/02/2026

🌟Therapist Spotlight: Join us in Welcoming Aerica to the Pride Pediatrics Team! Aerica joined our team in January as an occupational therapist! We are so excited to have you as part of our team! 🫶🏻

👋🏼Hear from Aerica & why OT is important to her:
“I grew up in Franklin County, Maine, where my curiosity about people and fascination with how the brain works began at a young age. That curiosity led me to pursue a degree in psychology, during which time I worked directly in homes supporting children with mental and physical disabilities. Those early experiences sparked a strong desire to better understand and support children with autism and other developmental differences, ultimately leading me to discover the field of occupational therapy.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern Maine and have been working toward this goal ever since. Over the past 17+ years, I have had the privilege of supporting children and families across a wide range of settings, including early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, and school-based services. I have extensive experience working with children with developmental delays, sensory processing differences, emotional regulation challenges, and physical and cognitive disabilities. My approach is family-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong belief in collaboration and meeting each child where they are.

Outside of the OT world, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, especially my husband and our two children, along with our two cats and two dogs. I also love LEARNING, traveling, and exploring new countries through hiking, museums, nature, ancient sites, the stars, and wildlife. I continue to expand my knowledge of health, healing, and wellness through yoga, meditation, gardening, music, light, art, and dance. I am grateful to be part of PPT and excited to support children and families as they grow, learn, and thrive.”

🌟Adding Aerica to our team has helped us tremendously in getting kiddos into OT whom have been waiting oh so patiently on our priority list! If you have any questions about our intake process, next steps now that we have your referral, or are wondering how OT could help your child, inquire at:
📧 info@pridepediatrictherapy.com

02/18/2026

✨ SURPRISE: Pop-Up Parent Night Out at the museum, THIS SATURDAY!

February vacation is fun… but everyone deserves a break 😉
Drop the kids off for an evening of play, crafts, games, and museum fun while you enjoy a well-earned night off!

📅 Date: Saturday, February, 21 2026
🕕 Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Drop-off at the Western Maine Play Museum

🥳Childcare + playtime included:
💜 $10 per child (members)
💚 $15 per child (non-members)

The perfect end of vacation reset for parents and a blast for kids! Spots fill fast!
Email: Sandra@westernmaineplay.org

02/16/2026

The Western Maine Play Museum is dreaming of summer 2026! ☀️🛝

We can't be the only ones dreaming of summer right now! Here's a sneak peek of our summer day camp lineup for 2026! Registration goes live in a few days! Details coming soon. Tell us which week you're most excited for and make sure to share with your friends!