This featured guest post is by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mary Kate, with NAPA Center who explains what occupational therapy for infants looks like from ages 0 to 12 months. She tells you what to look for along with ways an…
Occupational Therapy For Babies – What You Need To Know
In this blog, we will discuss what occupational therapy for babies may look like. Would you believe me if I told you babies have occupations too? Despite what it sounds like, occupations aren’t just jobs. An occupation is anything that occupies…
5 Activities To Build Hand Strength Cutting With Scissors
Did you know that scissors skills are an important milestone in childhood development? Cutting with scissors helps to build hand strength, develop hand-eye coordination, improve bilateral coordination, and improve attention to tasks. Additionally, while using scissors the child is improving…
Top 10 Adaptive Eating Utensils For Kids (Infant to Teen)
Kid’s adaptive eating utensils are a solution for those who experience limited hand mobility to eat easier during mealtime. These utensils adapt to your hand to help you: Eat independently Eat with minimal support Boost confidence Some range from budget-friendly while…
7 Tasty ‘Real’ Pureed Food Recipes for Kids – Quick n’ Easy
Do you need some quick n’ easy kid-friendly ideas for pureed food recipes? These recipes are a go-to for many parents and therapists for kids who experience swallowing issues, the inability to chew, or severe food sensitivity. You want to…
Hand2Mind Scooter Board – Develop Gross Motor Skills
Did you know a scooter board helps kids with or without special needs develop gross motor skills, increase muscle strength, and perform daily activities or exercises? It is an incredibly lightweight tool to encourage balance and motor planning. Children with…
5 Occupational Therapy Scooter Board Activities
My favorite toys and pieces of equipment are those that are open-ended, lending themselves to a variety of therapeutic and playful uses. An occupational therapy scooter board is one such piece of equipment! The scooter board can be used either…
5 Physical Therapy Tools You Already Have at Home
Before you click ‘purchase’ on that online order or grab your keys to drive to the nearest Target, look around your home first. You may already have some physical therapy tools in disguise! Wonder what those household items are? Read…
3 Fun Pediatric Physical Therapy Games and Activities
Rumor has it that pediatric physical therapists are also known as exercise disguisers, the loudest cheerleaders, and master negotiators. Wonder what fun physical therapy games are commonly used? Read on to find out three of my favorite pediatric physical therapy…
The GYMBOX Kids Indoor Playground (Buyer’s Review Guide)
Are you looking for a kids indoor playground to enhance your child’s strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills? If you answered yes, then the GYMBOX is worth learning about. Whether you need to use it at home, at school, or…
The 101 on W Sitting Position
What is W-Sitting? W-Sitting is when a child sits with their knees folded over in front of them, placing their feet and ankles on either side of their hips. This position is known as W-sitting because it creates a W…
Visual Motor Integration (8 Simple Activities for Children)
What is visual motor integration? Visual motor integration is the ability for your child’s hands and eyes to work together to guide their movements. Their eyes tell their brain how to move, and then their brain tells their hands to…
