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Alyssa Ingmanson PT, DPT

August Activity Calendar

Try out these fun activities each day in August to keep your children engaged and moving during the summer. These activities work on...

Alison McDonald, OTR/L

10 Fun Ways to Use Sidewalk Chalk This Summer!

Why should children write and draw with chalk? Writing and drawing with chalk can help children work on fine motor skills such as...

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Alyssa Ingmanson PT, DPT

Summer Outdoor Toy Recommendations

Check out these outdoor toys to use with your kids this summer. They provide hours of fun and help develop both gross and fine motor...

snehagosaliapt

The Importance of Integrating Primitive Reflexes

Primitive or Infant Reflexes are automatic movements that are essential for the development of head control, muscle tone, sensory...

Alyssa Ingmanson PT, DPT

June Activity Calendar

Try out these fun activities each day in June to keep your children engaged and moving during the summer. These activities work on gross...

Sneha Gosalia, PT DPT CKTP

Motor Development (Birth-12 months)

The first year of life is one of the most critical stages in childhood development. From the moment a newborn opens their eyes, they...