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05.03.2021
Hiking With Kids
As winter turns to spring, we all start itching to get outside as much as possible. Even if you love winter, it’s nice to find a kid friendly, and snow free spot to enjoy some time outdoors. This is especially important living in Montana since the spring and summer seasons are so short. Hiking with
04.19.2021
Critical Thinking Through Stories
Books play an important role in developing social and academic skills in children beginning at a very young age. Firstly children acquire knowledge by reading and by being read to. They further increase their understanding of story text by asking questions about the stories to which they have been exposed. Not only does questioning develop
04.09.2021
Ritz Chicken Recipe
Ritz chicken is a great recipe to have kids help cook while teaching them about basic cooking and cleaning skills. They get to experience a variety of textures while having fun mashing up crackers! Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 60-70 min Ritz Chicken Ingredients 1 lb. boneless chicken tenderloins 1 box Ritz crackers 5
05.10.2021
Is My Child Ready to Start Talking: Importance of Prelinguistic Language
Did you know, as soon as babies are born, they start to develop communication skills? Before toddlers start talking, babies learn prelinguistic (before language) skills. These skills will help to support language learning later in life. Prelinguistic communication is the way babies communicate without using words. Even as adults, we continue to use prelinguistic skills
04.26.2021
Activity Analysis Breakdown: Occupational Therapy
Do you ever wonder what your therapist is working on when they appear to be “just playing”? This child appears to only be playing. However, read on for an activity analysis of the skills the child is practicing from an occupational therapy perspective. Play Play food provides a wonderful opportunity for social engagement during play.
04.12.2021
Headaches and Physical Therapy
Headaches can be a major cause of disruption to our daily routines whether that be at home, at work, or in a social environment. Headaches can come on without warning and last from minutes to days. There are a variety of different triggers that cause headaches, not to mention an assortment of different types of
