Why is hand strengthening important? Hand strength sets the foundation for many fine motor skills. Adequate hand strength is required to complete many daily tasks, from buttoning and zipping to writing and manipulating utensils during meal times. Decreased hand...
What is DMI and how can it help my child? TEAM 4 Kids now has Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) certified therapists ranging from Level A to Level C! What is DMI: Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is used in physical and occupational therapy to treat children...
The holiday season is a wonderful time to gift children with toys that not only bring joy but also encourage growth and development. For children engaging in pediatric therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, or ABA...
Looking for an easy activity using items you already have at home? Try creating your own sensory bin! Sensory bins are containers filled with various tactile materials such as sand, rice, noodles, or shaving cream. It provides children with opportunities to explore...
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, Halloween can often be overwhelming, scary, and unusual. Here are some sensory strategies from our occupational...
Preparing for preschool! What should my child be doing? At 3 years old children are becoming more independent and are wanting to do more activities by themselves. They should be able to: Get undressed by themselves and help with other self-care activities like...
If your child doesn’t like you to brush or style their hair it can be for a variety of reasons. They might not be able to sit in one place for a long time They might not like the feeling of their head being touched It might really hurt due to tangles tugging on their...
Whenever the start of the school year rolls around there’s an old Staples commercial that plays in my head. The Andy Williams Christmas song “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is playing while a joyous parent dances through the aisles, trailed by 2 very...
The 4th of July is a day filled with cheer and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement to help your child enjoy the fireworks...
We all know that sleep is so so important, however, sleep can be challenging for a lot of kiddos and their families! Many families that come to Team 4 Kids report that their child has a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. Often times we hear that they have a...
