All Things OT Blog
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Supporting Your Baby After the NICU: Tummy Time & Hands-to-Midline Play
Bringing your baby home from the NICU is both exciting and overwhelming. Simple activities like tummy time and hands-to-midline play can help your preemie build strength, coordination, and early play skills. Here are practical ways to weave these into your daily routines without adding stress.
Dear Families: A Letter for the Day We Say Goodbye to Early Intervention
Leaving Early Intervention is more than ending services—it’s the close of a deeply personal chapter filled with milestones, connection, and love. This open letter reflects on the emotions of discharge and reassures families that our connection doesn’t end here.
When the Beach Feels “Too Much”: OT Tips for Ages 0–3
If your little one hates sand, gets overwhelmed at the beach, or clings to you the whole time, you're not alone. Learn why babies and toddlers may struggle and how to support them with OT-informed tips and a sensory-friendly beach packing list.
Tummy Time Tips: Encouraging Babies to Bear Weight Through Their Arms and Start Crawling
Tummy time lays the foundation for crawling, but what if your baby isn’t pushing up or moving forward yet? This post shares fun, simple ways to help your baby build arm strength and start crawling with confidence.
Fun Activities to Support Grasp Development for Kids Ages 0-5
Explore a variety of fun, playful activities designed to strengthen your little one’s grasp! This post breaks down simple, engaging exercises that naturally build fine motor skills in kids ages 0-5, making everyday play a foundation for healthy development.
Mastering Mealtime: Fun Tips to Help Kids Tackle Spoons and Forks!
Transform mealtime into a fun and stress-free learning experience! This post offers simple, playful tips to help your child confidently master using spoons and forks, building fine motor skills and independence along the way.
Understanding and Embracing Autistic Play
Discover the unique ways your child expresses themselves through play. This post explains what autistic play looks like, highlights the strengths behind these behaviors, and offers practical, parent-friendly tips for nurturing your child's natural creativity. Learn how to create an environment that celebrates and supports your child's unique play style.