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1-2-3 Just Play With Me: Developmental Play Ideas for Kids from Birth to Three
Here at MamaOT.com I love to share tips, ideas, and resources that will help encourage kids’ overall development. That’s why I’m excited to share a resource with you I recently learned about that is...
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Developmental Duffle: Ready-to-Go Activities and Toys for Toddlers
Picking out good toys for toddlers can be challenging. They are in that funny in-between stage where they have outgrown the baby toys but they aren’t quite ready for the “big kid” toys that require...
View ArticleThe Developmental Progression of Play Skills
“Play” is one of those things that gets talked about a lot in child development circles and on social media. You might hear about the benefits of play-based learning, or how giving kids more recess...
View Article5 Ways to Improve Self-Regulation Skills in Toddlers and Young Children
Please welcome guest blogger Kim Syers — an early intervention occupational therapist, blogger, and mama! She is here to share tips for how to improve self-regulation skills in toddlers and young...
View ArticleHow Outdoor Play Builds Social and Emotional Skills in Children
Today’s post comes to you from Pediatric Occupational Therapist Angela Hanscom, who recently released a book called Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and...
View ArticleFine Motor Boot Camp: A New Way to Support Fine Motor Practice
One of my favorite things to do as a pediatric occupational therapist is to find ways to help parents and teachers carry over therapy recommendations to support developmental progress. So any time I...
View Article50 Clever Ways to Play with Tongs for Fine Motor Development
When kids play with tongs, tweezers, and chopsticks, they exercise the small hand muscles needed for developing skills like cutting with scissors and writing with pencils. I’ve shared a DIY tutorial...
View ArticleThe ABC’s of Movement® Activity Cards & CD for Kids {+ a Giveaway!}
Today pediatric physical therapist Laurie Gombash is here to tell you about her ABC’s of Movement® activity cards and CD that helps kids learn letters and letter sounds through movement and music! . ....
View ArticleWhen Can Kids Feed Themselves? (and other mealtime milestones)
“My 11-month-old shows no interest in feeding herself. Is that normal?” “My toddler spills sooooo much every time she tries to feed herself yogurt. It’s so messy!” “My preschooler hates using his fork....
View ArticleWhen Can Kids Learn to Button and Zip?
It’s raining cats and dogs and you’re rushing to get the kids out the door. Your 8-year-old throws on her coat while quickly zipping and snapping it up. Your 4-year-old struggles and struggles and...
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