Have you ever wondered why your child covers their ears when it gets noisy, loves spinning in circles over and over, or refuses to wear socks with seams? Maybe you’ve noticed they seek out big hugs and deep pressure—or avoid messy textures like finger paint or certain foods. These behaviors might seem puzzling at first,…

Sometimes, the best kind of therapy doesn’t look like therapy at all. It looks like chasing your child across a wooden bridge, pushing them on the swings, or cheering them on as they climb to the top of the slide. It looks like a regular trip to the playground—but behind the giggles and games, something…

When we think about early childhood development, we often picture big milestones—walking, talking, and learning new words. But there’s another kind of growth happening quietly behind the scenes: the small, mighty movements of the hands. Fine motor skills are what allow children to hold a crayon, button a shirt, open a snack bag, and eventually…

When most people hear “occupational therapy,” they assume it’s for adults recovering from an injury or learning how to return to work. But for kids? Their “occupation” is play, learning, growing, and simply being a kid—and sometimes, they need a little extra support to do that comfortably and confidently. That’s where pediatric occupational therapy comes…