Pediatric Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists Inspiring Play
Unexpected phone call? Last minute Zoom work meeting? Just want some quiet time to drink some hot tea or coffee? A “Busy Box” is a great way to encourage independent play! Let’s face it mamas (and dads!), sometimes we just need to get stuff done!…
Set your little one up for reading success by building a strong foundation of pre-literacy skills in the preschool years! We all know that children need to know the alphabet and have exposure to letters from a young age, but it’s also SO important for…
It’s Part 1 of our September Story Time Series! Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some tips to promote language development when reading with little ones. Part One: Have a Discussion Part 1 of our series is all about having a discussion while you read,…
Speech and language opportunities are everywhere! You can easily promote your child’s language development during ANY activity by: introducing new vocabulary and concepts, asking open-ended questions, and modeling expanded sentences. Here, Kaylee and her family got chatty while they played in the sand 🏖 One…
Do you have a child (or multiple children) in Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten? This school year poses many challenges for students and parents, and staying interested and engaged in virtual learning will no doubt be one of them. At Walk, Talk, Play, we’ve got your…
When your child sits on the floor you may notice a tendency for them to “W” sit. Is this typical? Is this bad? If so, what are some simple strategies you can use at home to address this? A simple Google Search will tell you…
What is in-toeing? As walking develops, you may notice a tendency for your child’s toes to turn in, or point inward. This may result in their walking appearing very clumsy or frequent tripping. This often raises concern in parents and is a common topic of…
We are dedicating this August to all things gross motor! Here are some common gross motor skills and the range in which a typically developing kiddo should be practicing and perfecting them. This information was extracted from the PDMS-2 and Effgen, “Meeting the Physical Therapy…
Have you noticed more kiddo meltdowns while you’ve been spending more time together? Or do you simply need some structure in your (long) day? Visual schedules are one way to help children understand what to expect throughout the day. Your little one can set the…
