If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that healthy habits are best learned at a young age. Whether you’re raising a future major leaguer or taking daily walks in the park, stretching benefits the body and the mind. What is the importance of regular...
Does your baby only look to one side or have a head tilt? This may be a condition called Torticollis. Torticollis (also known as wry neck) is a condition in which the head becomes persistently turned to one side. In infants this could be due to positioning in the womb...
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...
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...
Remember that good ol' game that would make your heart race every time you noticed five items in a row? Bingo can be a great way to implement gross motor activities and tasks with your kiddos while keeping them engaged and excited. All you’ll need is a fun, exciting...
Movement Breaks for Your Kiddos Movement breaks are so important for kids of all ages as it helps with general development in all areas. Many kiddos, especially nowadays, have the tendency of sitting around on some sort of electronics all day - so why not use those...
