5 Sensory Strategies to Explore Food For children with sensory feeding difficulties or limited diets, mealtime can be a challenging experience. Whether it’s the texture, smell, or taste, that triggers discomfort, many kids can struggle to engage with food in ways that promote healthy eating habits and a balanced diet. What if we could help…
5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Youth Sports Sports are a great way to help children develop physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, they also open the door for potential injuries. The following are five components that help prevent sports-related injuries in children. Each should be considered when your child becomes involved in a sport—whether recreationally or…
The Pitcher’s Shoulder: Common Injuries and How Physical Therapy Can Help Who doesn’t like baseball? The distinct sound of the bat hitting the ball just right. The smell of hot dogs and popcorn. The joyful noise kids make when they see their favorite players. Baseball is America’s pastime, which is why most of our kids…
Improving Pencil Grasp Development Through Play Before children are developmentally ready to grasp a pencil correctly, there are milestones they must complete in order to build the necessary strength and fine motor control for proper handwriting. Pre-school age children need to be able to stack blocks, grasp small items, and engage in messy play without…
The Power of Reading: Supporting Language Development in Children Reading to your child is one of the most impactful ways to support their language development, no matter their age. Beyond fostering a love for books, it provides opportunities to expose your child to new vocabulary and creates a special bonding experience between you and your…
Tips for Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery Ankle sprains are common injuries that mostly occur in athletes, but even non-athletes of any age are susceptible. Studies show that more than two-thirds of those who have sprained their ankle in the past are at risk for repeated sprains or injuries. Many people believe that resting their…
The Importance of Hydration for Your Child Dehydration in children is a significant risk year-round, especially for active kids. Children are at a higher risk of dehydration compared to adults due to their higher surface-to-mass ratio and faster metabolic rates. In simpler terms, because children are more active and have more body surface relative to…
Is Your Modern-Day Lifestyle Contributing to Your Chronic Pain? According to Dr. Casey Means, MD, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Good Energy, it certainly could be—and in many cases, it’s the root cause of chronic pain, inflammation, and disease. In her book, Dr. Means details the various environmental and lifestyle factors that…
10 Fun Summer Activities to Promote Child Development As summer rolls around, finding engaging activities to keep your kids busy and entertained can feel daunting. Luckily, there are countless summer activities you can do at home that are both fun and support important developmental skills. Below are ten therapist-approved ideas that promote child development in…
Making Slime Improves Child Development – Easy DIY Recipe & Benefits Making slime with your child is a fun activity targeting fine motor skills, direction following, sequencing, tactile processing, and emotional regulation. Slime offers a sensory experience while also working on various skill areas that are important for your child’s overall development. Why Slime Supports…
