by Shannon Appleton, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 10, 2022 | Occupational Therapy
Mindfulness exercises are not just for adults, but can also be beneficial strategies for children to support emotional regulation, reduce overall feelings of stress and anxiety, and improve confidence when engaging in challenging situations. Listed below are some...
by Kendall Iverson, PT, DPT and Sarah Moskowitz, OTD, OTR/L | Sep 6, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Welcome to our Two Takes series! We’re taking on hot topics and commonly asked questions from parents with a unique team approach. We’re putting our PT (Kendall) and OT (Sarah) brains together to bring you two perspectives on topics relevant to your child. Today,...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
When we think about the skills needed to eat or self-feed, the first things that come to mind are usually related to our mouth and tongue. We might even think about our hands for holding a utensil or bringing food to our mouth. But what we don’t often realize is that...
by Brianna Bernstein, PT, DPT | Aug 11, 2021 | Physical Therapy
Have you noticed your child constantly leaning against support and having difficulty sitting or standing still? Does your child fatigue or tire easily? Is it hard for them to hold their head up or are they having difficulty feeding? These challenges can indicate low...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Mar 14, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
What is “crossing the midline?” You might hear your child’s therapist tell you that they worked on crossing their midline during a session, but what does that mean and why is it important? Crossing the midline is the ability to move one body part (ex: hand,...
