Communication Breakdown or Sensory Breakdown Understanding How to Best Support Your Child As parents, one of the hardest moments is watching your child struggle—especially when you’re not sure why it’s happening. Is it frustration because they can’t express themselves? Or are they overwhelmed by their environment? Understanding the difference between a communication breakdown and a…
What is Occupational Therapy? Celebrating OT Month By Jessica Tallent, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapist Since 1980, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recognized April as occupational therapy month. But what exactly do occupational therapists, specifically pediatric occupational therapists, do? The World Federation of Occupational Therapy (OT) defines occupational therapy as a “client-centered…
How Frustration and Communication Are Connected in Children (And How to Help Your Child) If you’ve ever watched your child melt down when they couldn’t express what they needed, you’re not alone. Many parents notice that when communication breaks down, big emotions quickly take over—tears, yelling, shutting down, or acting out. What can feel confusing…
Why Consistent Attendance Matters for Your Child’s Therapy At Kids Place Pediatric Therapy, we know that life with kids can be unpredictable. Illness, transportation challenges, school events, and busy family schedules sometimes make it hard to attend every appointment. Cancellations happen, and we truly understand that. However, consistent attendance plays a very important role in…
How Shared Book Reading Builds Language Development from Birth Shared book reading can be implemented as early as birth. Shared book reading not only is a great bonding experience but also bolsters your child’s language development, which can later lead to stronger reading and writing skills. Studies show that early literacy skills like rhyming, letter…
Safe Sleep for Infants While the first year of your baby’s life is full of joy, it can also bring understandable anxiety—especially around sleep. Creating a safe sleep environment can help ease some of that stress and give parents greater peace of mind. Safe sleep practices are essential not only for reducing the risk of…
6 Reasons to Not Let Your Child W-Sit What is W-Sitting? W-sitting is a sitting position where someone sits on their bottom with their knees bent and their feet placed out to the sides behind them, forming a “W” shape with their legs. A lot of times people think that this is a natural position…
Floor Time is a therapeutic approach that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive development in children, particularly those with speech delays or developmental challenges like autism. This method is centered around play, where caregivers engage with the child at their level, typically on the floor, to build a connection, encourage communication, and support growth. Here’s a…
14 Gift Ideas to Promote Your Baby’s Development It’s that time of year to start shopping for your little ones! Are you looking for gift ideas to promote child development? Let us make it a little easier for you. Read on to to find the best gifts for gross motor skills, crawling, walking, endurance, and…
Is your toddler having a meltdown? Is your 6 year old slamming doors? In these moments, caregivers face two difficult tasks: Taking a moment to keep themselves calm Meeting the child where they are to help them learn skills to self soothe and face future challenges Emotions are powerful. They can prompt us to do…
