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Best Gifts for Kids 2023, recommended by an Occupational Therapist

I love kids toys, but when I’m picking out gifts for kids, I want to make sure I’m also supporting their development. Yes, I’m an Occupational Therapist (OT), so developmental skills are always on my mind…but why shouldn’t they be? These toys are just as fun and promote fine and visual motor skills, sensory exploration,

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Reaching: Helping Kids Engage with the World

Reaching is an important motor skill that develops throughout a baby’s first year, but it’s not one you immediately think about. Typically we highlight the big 4: rolling, sitting up, crawling, and walking. Reaching allows the baby to engage with their world through play, feeding, and social connection with others. It also helps develop fine

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Gift Guide 2022: A Focus on Developmental Skills for Kids

There are lots of Gift Guides out there that share the newest or most fun toys each year. This gift guide is a little different. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I’ve focused on how these amazing toys can facilitate developmental skills. You’ll find great recommendations for kids ages 0-9 years old, for both upcoming holidays

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