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08.07.2023

While most handwriting, drawing, painting, coloring, and other play activities occur on a table or on the floor, those are not the only surfaces that can be used for these activities. Try changing up the activity and work on a vertical surface. Vertical surfaces support development and can make the activity more fun for children.

07.24.2023

How to Prepare for Kindergarten

The first year of kindergarten is an exciting time for your child. So many new experiences and new friends. But, it can also be scary and intimidating for both children and parents. However, there are many ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten. Firstly, it’s important to establish a routine. Children thrive on routine.

07.12.2023

Behaviors

Often times we find ourselves threatening our children or criticizing them for their behaviors, in hope that they will self-correct. Criticizing and threatening children DOES NOT stop them from misbehaving. But what it does do, is stop them from loving themselves. It will often make the behavior even worse. This, is turn, can create more

08.14.2023

Physical Therapy Helps Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes, and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for PD, there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life of people living

07.31.2023

Free Summer Activities for Kids – 10 Ideas

Summer is a time for kids to relax, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. However, keeping them entertained can be a challenge, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Fortunately, there are plenty of free activities that you can do with your kids this summer that will keep them happy and engaged. Here are ten

07.17.2023

Pretend Play and Language Development

“Around 24-30 months, children start to integrate nonliteral themes into social play, marking the emergence of social pretend play.”1 Speech therapists use pretend play frequently to address many concepts in therapy sessions. It has a number of benefits for language development in children. So, let’s explore some key factors. Expanding Vocabulary with Pretend Play Pretend play is a great way to expand vocabulary due to minimal