National Fairy Tale Day is this week so I thought it would be fun to ask our staff what their favorite fairy tale is to celebrate! Fairy Tales are such a fun and classic way to engage kids in reading and storytelling, and most of us have been hearing these stories since we were little […]
February is heart month and here are some heart tips from us to you! Heart health is so important for all of us: from kids to adults alike. Our heart health affects all other systems in our body, including our ability to move our bodies. Keeping your heart healthy takes a good diet, regular exercise, […]
Did you know last week was National Healthy Weight Week? To celebrate here are some tips to support healthy weight and body image in young girls and women! Today’s culture can be a difficult one for girls and women to be in when it comes to weight. There is so much pressure to be a […]
by Katherine Maloney, PT, DPT I work with some amazing moms and dads every day here at KidPT. There is one thing that I’ve found they almost all have in common: they are way too hard on themselves! Everyday I hear moms saying that they’re a bad mom because they let their kid stay up […]
by Katherine Maloney, PT, DPT January is officially National Bath Safety Month! We figured what better excuse to bring you some tips for safety, positioning, and, of course, fun! Bath safety is really important, and so it’s good to have a few reminders to stay on top of safety during bath time. Did you know […]
by Katherine Maloney, PT, DPT It’s the time of year when everyone starts talking about their big New Year’s resolutions. But did you know that less than 25% of people keep their goals past the month of January? Keeping goals and following through is a hard task for anyone, so what can you do to […]
Winter break is coming up and I know outside of the family festivities you are going to have some time that you’re going to look for ways to keep the kids busy! Here are some fun (and EASY!) crafts that the kids will love. We would love to see the finished products! Paper Roll Snowman […]
With the holidays right around the corner we know that finding the best toys to gift your kids is important. We have gathered our favorite PT-approved toys to keep your kids moving all year long! For Balance and Coordination: Scooter: a classic that works single leg balance and strength! Balance bike: a fun transitional toy, […]
I was asked about hope. It hit me that HOPE is something that surrounds me everyday. Sometimes I am witnessing it and other times I am offering it. Check out this article on Up Journey all about HOPE!!! Scroll down till you see my photo if you want to read my contribution and THANK YOU […]
by Katherine Maloney, DPT Yoga has gained a lot of attention in the last few years and it’s easy to see why. There are so many benefits to doing yoga, for your body and your mind. Yoga can be good for you, your kids, and the whole family together! Plus it’s never too young to […]