GoodLife Pediatric Therapy

As masks become a part of daily life for those of us aged two years and up, use these 7 tips to help little ones understand the why's and when's of mask-wearing.

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We just got a set of these GöBe Kids snack containers to try out in upcoming feeding therapy sessions! So far I have been testing it out with my two-year-old son, and he loves it! The novelty of pushing the button to turn the dial and reveal a new snack option is highly engaging! As a mom I love the ease of packing a variety of snack options in one compact container that easily fits in my purse. Check it out! SHARE THE LOVE! I have a 25% off code to share with you all for the month of November! These would be a cute gift idea for birthdays, baby showers, or Christmas! Feel free to ask me any questions that you may have about it. Stock up now with this special Black Friday promotion! Discount Code: GOODLIFE25

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If you feel like you can’t function at full capacity right now, there are very good reasons why. Inspired by my dear friend Amy, whose conversation with me on this topic made me say Ohhhhhh. I guess I should stop beating myself up, then. (I haven’t, but I am trying.)

Happy Sunday friends! I’m sharing this post from BapronBaby because I truly love everything in this picture and I need to spread the word about how awesome it all is. Check out that adorable rainbow plate! Can you imagine the fun foods you could arrange? I also need their new rainbow Very Hungry Caterpillar bib (even though I have SO many of their bibs already). But honestly these Bapron bibs are the best thing ever! They tie behind your child’s shoulder blades instea...d of the neck, and they have the best coverage and are easy to clean. And that spoon and fork set in the photo (made by Grabease) is something that I constantly recommend for toddlers because it really sets them up for successful feeding. Good news! I have a discount code for the BapronBaby website: GOODLIFE10, which is a reusable code that can be applied to your entire purchase. And since Bapron Baby has partnered with the best kids’ utensil and plate brands, including the EzPz brand (not pictured), you can truly get my most highly recommended (and cutest!) feeding tools all in one place. If you have any questions at all about any of the products on the website, or which ones might be the most age-appropriate for your child, please don’t hesitate to ask me!

Yes!! I agree with EVERYTHING about this post! As an OT, I also recommend the Lollacup due to it having the most developmentally appropriate features! It encourages proper mouth position for correct functioning of the oral-motor structures, allowing for normal drinking patterns (some cups force children to use other strategies to get the water out that are ultimately less than ideal for long-term development). The Lollacup is more pricey, but we have one at home and it hasn’t been a problem to just hand-wash daily. It even came with its own straw cleaning tool. Love our Lollaland cup!

Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t a...ble to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. . All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready. via @Raisingherbarefoot

Do you have a preschooler, or elementary school child (up to 3rd grade)? If so, check out these {FREE} printable summer activity calendars from Lakeshore Learning! Lots of fun and creative ideas for when you're stuck at home! https://www.lakeshorelearning.com//fr/summer-fun-calendar

Are you doing yard work and have a tree to trim? What about a friend or neighbor? These tree blocks were created out of discarded branches from a birch tree. Just cut into slices, and get to stacking!! . These are great for developing fine motor coordination skills, grasping, visual-motor skills, and can help to develop learning concepts such as cause & effect. A successful tower builds confidence and self-esteem! These blocks can also be added to your child’s block pla...y materials to encourage creative play such as building a habitat for toy animals, or as part of a castle for small dolls. The possibilities are endless and these can be made for FREE! #diy #woodblocks #treeblocks #birchtree #smallworldplay #dramaticplay #blockplay #waldorf #preschool #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyintervention #occupationaltherapy #pediatrics #pediatricot #finemotor #natureschool #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #looseparts #repurposedwood See more

I have a few of these special placemats from Ezpz in my toolkit, and I LOVE using them for so many things! They are great for making tiny food buffets for children to sample and snack on, for separating craft supplies like colored beads for a bracelet, using as (no slip!) paint cups and painting mat, or for a mini taco bar like this article suggests! Use code GOODLIFE10 for 10% off your entire purchase at ezpzfun.com! https://ezpzfun.com/blogs/feeding-tips/toddler-taco-bar

How fun! https://www.scarymommy.com/cooking-with-pixar-youtube-seri/

"The ABC’s of Covid 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents airs at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday.

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Discovered this special episode of Sesame Street this morning! I’ve been waiting and hoping they would do something like this for kids to relate to staying at home! Fingers crossed next for a special Daniel Tiger episode https://www.google.com//telev/sesame-street-virus.amp.html

Today I put a bag of sand in this little sensory bin, and my 17-month-old has been thoroughly impressed. He stayed independently busy for so long that I was even able to sit on the patio with my laptop and get some work-related things accomplished! For those stuck at home with littles, if you have any kind of large container, I highly recommend the $5 investment for a 50-pound bag of playground sand from Lowes. ... Developmental benefits of playing in sand include: * Tactile sensory exposure: wet or dry sand on skin. * Proprioceptive sensory development: when a child buries their body in the sand, the weight of the sand gives them a sense of where their body is in space. * Encourages bilateral coordination skills: using two hands to pour from one container to another. * Hand strengthening for improved fine motor and grasping skills. * Gross motor strengthening when using large muscles to scoop, dig, etc. * Visual-motor coordination skills: hand-eye coordination when using sand tools. * Self-feeding skill development: practice with using spoons to scoop and transfer sand for improved utensil control later at mealtime. * Early math skills including measurement, volume, and geometry when using different sizes and types of containers. * Early science skills including cause and effect/wet vs. dry sand. * Reading and writing skills: older children can practice drawing letters or words in the sand. Younger children can work on imitating pre-writing strokes such as a vertical line, horizontal line, cross, etc. * Social-emotional skill opportunity: if more than one child is sharing the space and materials, problem-solving, and communicating ideas. If just one child is playing alone (supervised from nearby), this can be an opportunity to develop independent play skills without direction or intervention from a caregiver, which develops confidence and builds healthy parent-child attachments. * Speech and language development: endless opportunities for labeling actions and introducing new vocabulary! #childdevelopment #earlyintervention #occupationaltherapy #pediatricOT #sandbox #goodlifepediatrictherapy