Dear Mama, If there is one thing I want all my client’s mamas to know it’s this: Take Care of Yourself. One the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of a healthy mother – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Everywhere we turn there’s someone or something there to tell us all the […]
April is OT Month!!!
An occupational therapist works with people of all ages. The delivery of OT services varies based on the age and needs of the client. The term “occupational” refers to “the job of living”. An occupation for a child could be playing, drawing and self- help skills. The occupation for an adult might be caring for […]
If Your Children Had 3 Wishes, What Would They Wish?
I can remember when I was a little girl being asked if I could wish for anything in the whole wide world what would it be? My answer was a princess or I wished I could fly. Recently, I took a poll of my kids to see what their three wishes might be. The answers […]
Handwriting: Is it Still Important in the Age of Technology?
No one can question the fact that technology has changed how we do things. One of the things it has changed is written communication. Most of us depend on technology on a daily basis to communicate via e-mails and texts. Today’s schools provide students with access to computers and tablets for research as well as […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills Does your child have difficulty with handwriting at school, buttoning pants, tying shoes, opening containers, or zipping their jacket? Many children have trouble with these tasks and require assistance. When children have trouble with these tasks it can be an indicator of underdeveloped fine motor skills. With […]
Fine Motor Milestones & Facilitation
Use this list of the typical progression of grasping patterns that develop in the first year to give your child the most appropriate toys and activities for each stage. There are several motivating ways to help your baby develop the varying grasp patterns which will eventually lead to a variety of fine motor skills as […]
What Can I Do At Home? PLAY!
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Parents often ask what they can do at home to help their child meet therapy goals. As therapists we often have recommendations and strategies for home to give you, and we will certainly send home homework from time to time. But, […]
One-Up Rule
As parents, you are the model for your child’s language. All parents stay busy, but each day is filled with opportunities to teach language skills to your child. Whether in the car, in the grocery store, or at home during daily routines, you have the best opportunity to show your child how to talk! There […]
Promoting Good Behavior
Children “act out” for many reasons and in many different ways. Often, the children we work with at Child’sPlay Therapy Center exhibit behaviors which are the result of their delay or disability. For example, they may be frustrated by difficulty communicating, or they may be reacting to overstimulation due to a sensory processing disorder. Other […]
Straw Cup vs. Sippy Cup
Should I use a straw cup or a sippy cup? When it is time for your child to transition from a bottle to a cup, consider what will be best for the development of your child’s oral structure, oral motor strength and movement, and speech development. The options that are available include various types […]