Interview with Kayleen Tell us about yourself I am originally from Florida but I went to school in Texas! My boyfriend and I moved to Arizona in August of 2021 because I wanted to live near mountains without a lot of snow. We have a dog named Waylon who we love dearly...
Interview with Alyssa Tell us about yourself I’m married with one kiddo and two dogs! I was born in Arizona but have moved around quite a bit due to the Army! Why did you become a Physical Therapy Assistant? I became a PTA because I went through my own physical...
Workplace ergonomics is just as important for children as it is for adults. With more time being spent in front of a computer or tablet, it’s a good time to make sure your kid's workspace is set up ideally for them. This will allow them to sit comfortably for extended...
As the Arizona heat continues to rise this summer, most of us will want to jump in the water! The pool is a fantastic place not only for fun and play but also for kiddos to get stronger. As always, it is very important to have adult supervision when playing in or near...
Now that Summer is in full swing, here are 5 easy activities to do with your kiddos to help get their wiggles out while promoting gross motor skills. These activities will help them get stronger, improve balance, and increase coordination. Throw on your red white and...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has had milestone checklists on their website since 2004. These milestone checklists act as a guide for parents to identify upcoming skills related to language, cognition, social-emotional, and motor development. These...
Interview with Steve Tell us about yourself Tell us about yourself: I am 38 years old with a wife and 2 kids, a boy and girl 6 and 4 years old respectively. I love cooking, motorcycles and golfing but am generally a homebody otherwise. I have my bachelors degree from...
Interview with Adam Tell us about yourself I am easygoing and like to have fun. Why did you become a Physical Therapy Assistant? I became a PTA to help others and get people back to moving better. Why do you think your coworkers nominated you for being Humorous? Work...
Obstacle courses are a fun interactive way to make gross motor activities more entertaining for kids at home. They challenge balance, stability, and strengthening for a kiddo's upper and lower body. Families can use household items versus purchasing equipment that can...
Hello! My name is Sara and I am an OT at TEAM 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy. Crawling is a skill that usually develops between 6-10 months. I have been asked why crawling is important by parents and frequently explain why skipping the crawling milestone and going straight...
