Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy

"While we try to teach our children about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Angela Schwindt

Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy would like to wish all our friends and families a Happy Thanksgiving! Although this may not be how we pictured our Thanksgiving, we are all very thankful to have such amazing friends and families such as you. Remember, we are all in this together.

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." -Melody Beattie

During this time of COVID-19, we have all learned how important it is to wash our hands. For some children, it might be difficult to understand the importance of hand washing or have a difficult time in performing the task. Here are some quick tips and tricks to get your child into the habit of washing his/her hands.... https://www.understood.org//washing-hands-how-to-get-kids-

We understand that for all of us our year-end celebrations may look a little different this year. Although we may be apart, there are still many ways for us to celebrate together. Here you will find our list of some favorite alternative ideas for a socially-distanced Halloween. We wish you a safe and spook-tacular Halloween! http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/socially-distanced-tr/

Look for something positive in every day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Unknown

Click on the link to check out how to create a visual routine or visual schedule for you child! http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/distance-learning-esta

The tactile system plays a big role in giving us information about things like touch, temperature, pressure, pain, and textures. Children explore and learn their environment through touch but not all children like all textures. Don’t worry. That is all perfectly normal! Check out this article and handout for fun ways to facilitate tactile play at home and learn more about the tactile system: http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/tactile-play/

Now that you know more about the tactile system, let’s make our own sensory bin! This handout is packed full of fun fall themed ideas that you can do at home. The best part? You probably have everything at home already! Download the full 2 page PDF here:... http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com//Fall-Themed-Sensory- See more

"And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling." - Shanti

Meet Riley, our chocolate Labrador Retriever therapy dog!

Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden. Unknown

As a parent, taking care of yourself shouldn’t be considered a luxury but an essential part of your day. Especially during these difficult times, you should be on the top of your priority list. We know that may sound difficult right now amongst all that is going on, so we are here to offer some self-care tips just for you! If you give some time to yourself, then you will be able to ask more of yourself, and in turn, have more to give to others. Self-care doesn’t have to be ...time-consuming, sometimes all you need is a moment. And remember parents, it is totally okay to ask for help! With that said, the Play2Grow team is here to support you. https://childmind.org//self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavi/

The proprioceptive systems works with the vestibular system to help us coordinate our body and limbs as we move in space, and together gives us a sense body awareness. Body awareness is the here I am! marker we rely on to help us to determine the position of our body parts, their relation to each other, and their relation to other people and objects in the environment. But did you know the proprioceptive system can also assist the body in helping it to calm down. That’s ri...ght! Proprioceptive input can help soothe, calm, and regulate the other sensations that may be overloading the nervous system. Does your child appear clumsy? Does your child’s play seem to be more rough and tumble? Does your child have trouble paying attention? Cant sleep or has too much energy? The proprioceptive system does all this and more! Check out this handout for fun activities and ideas to help calm your child’s body and allow him/her to calm and refocus. http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/the-proprioceptive-sy/

Don’t forget to come join us on Wednesday, September 30 from 7:00-8:00pm PT for our first webinar. It’s free! Learn about sensory processing and the importance of sensory integration! To register, simply email us at [email protected] and we will send you the link!

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. Fred Rogers