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5 Minute Friday - Balloons!
We love a party vibe! Simple latex balloons are fantastic for endless fun for kids of all ages!
5 Minute Friday - Baking Sheets!
In between baking, why not involve your kiddos with your trusty baking sheet?
5 Minute Friday - Tissue Boxes!
Tissue boxes can serve a purpose beyond wiping runny noses!
5 Minute Friday - Laundry Baskets!
Creative ways to turn your laundry basket into a fun activity for both you and your little one
2024 Holiday Gift Guide!
‘Tis the season for giving! Here are some of my favorite toys for every age group! I’ve listed skills that each toy can highlight and why they’ve made this list! Happy gifting to you and yours!
The Importance of Tummy Time
Most parents know that tummy time is important, but many don't know why! Understanding the why behind the action is so important, and will encourage more consistency.
5 Minute Friday - Backpacks!
Backpacks are not just for school aged kids and are packed with several benefits beyond hauling your stuff!
5 Minute Friday - Q-Tips!
Q-tips are a bathroom staple, but can also be used to develop so many skills for kids of all ages!
5 Minute Friday - Muffin Tins!
Muffin tins are for more than just baking delicious treats!
5 Minute Friday - Hair Ties and Scrunchies!
Hair ties and scrunchies can be used for a variety of play activities and can be very beneficial!
How to fill Wake Windows 3-6 Months
Here are some ways to facilitate 3-6 month development!
5 Minute Friday - Aluminum Foil!
Foil can be fun for all ages, and not just in the kitchen! It is packed with fine motor benefits for the whole family!
5 Changes I Made to Boost my Postpartum Mental Health
Hindsight is 20/20, but I know that I will adopt these changes much earlier the next time we welcome a new baby to the world. Give yourself grace and don’t be afraid to make some changes when things are not going exactly as you thought they would.
Why I Chose a Combined Feeding Model (Baby Led Weaning and Purees)
You may feel pressure to choose one method between baby led weaning and purees, but you do not have to! Both are packed with benefits for you and your baby.
5 Minute Friday - Party Beads!
Just trying to get through the wake window? Learn how much you can do for your little one with just party beads!
How to fill Wake Windows 0-3 Months
You’ve fed them, you’ve burped them, you’ve changed them…now what?! Here are some ways to fill those small but mighty wake windows in the newborn phase that are beneficial to you and your little one.
5 Ways my OT Practice Changed Since Becoming a Mom
A lot changed for me after having a child, but the most unexpected changes happened within my practice
5 Benefits of Doing Occupational Therapy Through Telehealth
Prior to 2020, OT via teletherapy was unheard of. We’ve come a long way since then and have uncovered some undeniable benefits to teletherapy along the way.
5 Minute Friday - Painters Tape!
Just trying to get through the wake window? Learn how much you can do for your little one with just painters tape!
Sensory Processing Starts in the Womb
Learn about the three primitive senses and how you can tell when your baby is using their sensory system in utero.
5 Minute Friday - Blanket Rides!
Just trying to get through the wake window? Learn how much you can do for your little one with just one blanket!