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C is for Cognitive Development. This refers to how children think, explore and figure things out. A child's cognition grows and develops through exploration of their environment, interactions with others and experiences they have. Development of problem solving skills, knowledge and understanding of the world around them all happens under cognitive development. ... #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #ktms #childdevelopment #braindevelopment #growth #brainpower

April 14th is National Reach as High as You Can Day. The purpose of this holiday is to remind us all that if we try hard enough, anything is possible. This is a sentiment that I truly believe in and find myself telling not only my clients, but also my children on a frequent basis. Which brings me to the question that I think many of us consideris it more important to try your best or is it more important to succeed? Some believe that if you’re not successful in accomplishi...ng a task then what’s the point? Others believe that as long as you’re trying your best that’s all we can ask for. What are we teaching our children about this debate? Link in Bio #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #tryingyourbest

This week we celebrate Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This year, this holiday coincides nicely with the schools in Los Angeles County returning to in-person learning. All of these events together have me thinking a lot about the status of education in 2021. Well, that's not entirely 100% true. I think about education a lot. I think about the way schools are implementing their curriculum, I think about the way our children are learning and I think about whethe...r or not what children are learning today is really going to be applicable to their careers and lives in the future. Do you ever think about these thing? No? Just me? Link in Bio #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #ktms #childdevelopment #education #learningstyle #visuallearner #auditorylearner #tactilelearner #readwritelearner #kinestheticlearner

Happy Siblings Day!!! Today is the day to celebrate the special bond of love, friendship and respect shared between siblings. There is no relationship quite like the one between siblings. #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #siblings #nationalsiblingday #nationalsiblingsday #sisters #family #siblinglove #siblingsday #sibling #brothers

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B is for Bilateral Coordination. This involves the ability to use both side of the body at the same time in a controlled and organized manner. Bilateral coordination can either be done with the right and left side of the body moving at the same time, in the same direction (think jumping jacks) or it can be done in an alternating fashion (think walking and swinging your arms). #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #ktms #childdevelopment #abcsofchilddevelopment #bilateralcoordination

Happy Reach as High as You Can Day! The aim of today is to remind us all that if you try hard enough, almost anything is possible. #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #neverstoplearning #motivation #dothework

This week, on April 10th, Siblings Day is celebrated. The aim of this day is to celebrate the important but often underappreciated and acknowledged special relationship, love friendship and respect shared between siblings. As adults we can recognize this to be true, both in our own relationships as well as in the relationships of our children. However, as a child, when you’re in it, the sibling rivalry is sometimes all that you can see. Today we’re going to talk about al...l things sibling rivalry. What causes it? what contributes to it? And most importantly, how you can prevent it, stop it and promote harmony among your children. Link in Bio #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #family #sisters #brothers #siblinglove #parenting #nationalsiblingsday #siblingrivalry

To all who celebrate...Happy Easter! #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #happyeaster #easterbunny #spring #bunny #eastereggs #eastersunday

In honor of OT Month, spring, reaching as high as you can day and just anything else you want to celebrate, we here at KTMS thought that we would share some of the ABCs of child development with you. To kick us off, Letter A is for ADLs (activities of daily living). ADLs are a staple of the OT world and consist of all basic self-care skills including dressing, hygiene, toileting, grooming...you know, things that are are always and forever teaching our children to complete ind...ependently Watch out for the next letter every Tuesday and Thursday! #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #ktms #childdevelopment #abcsofchilddevelopment #activitiesofdailyliving

have you seen a rainbow today? . #nationalfindarainbowday #rainbow

Happy Walk to Work Day!!!! Walking can help get your heart pumping, burn calories and clear the mind...all great things to do before work that may actually encourage and influence you to be healthier throughout the day. #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #walktowork #health #walk #wellness

April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Do you know that OTs work with a variety of individuals and ages to address everyday activities, or occupations, and to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks. Basically, OTs aim to help people participate in life. You can learn anything you want to know about OT from the American Occupational Therapy Association (www.aota.org). Link in Bio... #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #OTMonth #occupationaltherapy #health #schoolot #pediot #pediatricot #occupationaltherapist #schoolbasedot #aota

Have you ever pulled an April Fool's Day prank your your kids? Would you like to? MommyPoppins has a GREAT list of super easy pranks that you can play on your kids. Let us know if you try any of them! Link in Bio... #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #aprilfools #april #funny #pranks

April 2nd is Walk to Work day. For those of us living in Los Angeles, or any other metropolitan, walking to work is not always an option. Can you imagine living in the hills and walking to work down in the valley? Or living in the valley and walking to the city? Honestly just thinking of that makes me laugh. As a pediatric OT, when I saw Walk to Work day, I automatically thought of the stages of walking, so I decided to discuss this in today’s blog. We often take walking a...nd movement in general for granted because we are so young when we are learning these skills that we don’t remember how difficult they really are to master. But, if you think about it, walking for a baby is a huge achievement that takes balance, strength, coordination and confidence. Link in Bio #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #newwalker #babymilestones #learningthroughplay

We want to wish you a happy and healthy new year! We are looking forward to a FABULOUS 2021!!! #happynewyear #2021 #wonderfulnewyear #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy

Merry Christmas from all of us at KTMS!

The holidays are here! COVID-19 is hereDo you need some tips on how to survive the season and continue to find the joy? We’ve got you covered! How are you and your family going to spend this holiday season? Let us know of any new traditions that you and your family are thinking of starting. #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #stress #stressreduction

Bake Cookies Day is coming! Find out how to support your child in helping you bake cookies in an age appropriate way. And then learn what else you can do with those cookie cutters that you have. #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #bake #cookies #kidsinthekitchen #kitchenhelper

Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate!

I know most of us said no holiday cards in 2020but in case you change your mind, here are some cute holiday crafts your kids can do that you could even make in to holiday cardsif you want #pediatrictherapy #kidstherapymadesimple #kidstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #earlychilldhoodeducation #earlyintervention #parenting #parentingtips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #happyholidays #holidaycards2020 #holidaycrafts #holidayseason