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5 Indoor Play Areas in Atlanta to Enjoy (When It’s Just Too Cold Outside)
Too cold to play outside? An Atlanta pediatric OT shares her top 5 indoor play spots for burning energy, building motor skills, and keeping kids regulated during winter.
OT Approved! 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Tis the season! A pediatric OT shares a curated list of toys and games that allow kids to work on sensory, emotional regulation, fine motor, gross motor, and visual skills while having fun.
5 Minute Friday - Pom Poms!
Transform pom poms or cotton balls into powerful developmental tools! This 5 Minute Friday offers quick, sensory-rich activities for babies, toddlers, and big kids to boost fine motor, oral motor, and visual skills.
Back-to-School Regressions: Why They Happen & What You Can Do
Back-to-school regressions, like potty training accidents, can be frustrating. This post explores why they happen—from sensory overload to a need for control—and offers practical OT tips to help your child get back on track.
5 Minute Friday - Straws!
Grab a straw! This 5 Minute Friday shows how this simple item can boost oral motor skills, fine motor coordination, pre-writing development, and sensory regulation for babies, toddlers, and big kids.
Back-to-School Tips from a Pediatric OT
Ease the back-to-school transition for kids with sensory differences. An OT offers 5 key tips on routines, sensory plans, managing expectations, after-school cooldowns, and bedtime support.
5 Minute Friday - Pipe Cleaners!
Twist, bend, and build with pipe cleaners! This 5 Minute Friday is packed with simple, sensory-friendly play ideas for babies, toddlers, and big kids to boost fine motor skills, problem-solving, and creativity.
Understanding the Main Stages of Gross and Fine Motor Development
An overview of fine and gross motor skills, key developmental milestones from 0 months to 6 years, and guidance on when to seek intervention if you have concerns about your child's motor development.
5 Minute Friday - Chip Clips!
Don’t toss those chip clips back in the drawer just yet—use them for play! From babies building core strength to big kids working on fine motor skills, chip clips are a simple, affordable tool for creative and therapeutic fun at home.
Screen Time Advice from a Pediatric OT
A pediatric OT and mom shares her practical guidelines for screen time, focusing on why bigger screens are better, setting limits, choosing quality shows, and prioritizing play to support healthy development.
5 Minute Friday - Sponges!
Transform an everyday sponge into a powerhouse of play! This 5 Minute Friday offers sensory-rich, skill-building activities for babies, toddlers, and big kids, perfect for boosting fine motor skills, core strength, and creative fun.
Basics of Motor Planning: Helping Children Navigate Their World
An exploration of motor planning (praxis), its essential components like body awareness, tactile processing, and ideation, and practical ways to support children's development in these areas.
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