Kids love to get messy, make messes, and be creative with their hands. Whether playing with their food or making mud pies, kids LOVE to make messes! We all understand
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The Problem With Posture
Poor posture is something many parents become concerned about with their children, especially during adolescence. But when does poor posture become a problem? We all have deviations in our posture
MoreSummertime Speech
As the month of May comes to an end, it is time to start thinking about activities to keep your children busy over the summer months. Summer is full of
More7 Tips to Help Your Child Tolerate Nail Cutting
Does your child have extreme meltdowns while cutting nails? Occupational Therapists can address tolerance for nail trims on children’s finger and toenails. When kids have an aversion to nail cutting,
MoreThe Benefits of Boredom
We live in an age unlike any prior, where we are constantly bombarded by visual and auditory stimulation from TV’s, tablets, computers, phones, headphones, etc. Our children are especially susceptible
MoreCommunity Safety: Preventing Pediatric Burns
In addition to my work as a pediatric occupational therapist at TEAM 4 Kids, I also work as an occupational therapist at the Arizona Burn Center. The Arizona Burn Center
MoreHere we Grow!
As some of you may have heard TEAM 4 Kids is growing! We are opening a new location in Peoria at 20470 N. Lake Pleasant Rd. Suite 107. We are
MoreWhat is “W” sitting and why is it discouraged?
When kids begin sitting independently, a common way to sit is through the “W” sitting position. This sitting position was named after the appearance of the child’s legs from a
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