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Category: Play


Summer Activities to Improve Motor Skills in Children

June 21, 2019  |  Child Development, Play  |  By Kim Hall, MS, OTR/L

Summer is officially here, and it’s a great opportunity to spend time playing with your children in ways that help their development. Below is a list of some of my favorite summer activities you can do at home to help strengthen motor skills, like hand-eye coordination and balance. The best part is that most of […]

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Playground Activities to Build Healthy Bodies

June 12, 2019  |  Child Development, Play  |  By Abby Choudek, PT, DPT

Summer is here and it’s time to keep the kids busy and having fun! Providing kids with the opportunity to move their bodies is as essential as giving them a healthy meal. With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out and get moving. The park is a great place to allow […]

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How Therapists Play with Toys

December 10, 2018  |  Pediatric Therapy, Play  |  By Lindsey Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP

“I never thought to play that way!” This is a refrain that pediatric therapists hear frequently. As therapists, we have years of training in science, theory, and practical application of therapy approaches. As pediatric therapists, we have the unique task of figuring out how to use these therapy approaches in a manner that is engaging […]

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Top Toy Recommendations from the Pediatric Therapy Team

November 16, 2018  |  Pediatric Therapy, Play  |  By Lindsey Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP

With the gift-giving season upon us, we asked our Pediatric Therapy team for their recommendations for gifts. Here are some of their favorites! Ashley Fletcher, Occupational Therapist “Prima Ballerina is a great gift for kids working on imitation skills, body awareness, and balance.” Ashley also recommends this stacking toy. “Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain Stacking Toy […]

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