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Indoor Summer Fun: Sensory, Motor, and Creative Play Ideas for Hot or Rainy Days

Hot weather or rainy days—it’s officially the start of summer! Our pediatric occupational therapists shared these easy to replicate activities to do when the weather does not cooperate. They target sensory processing, fine motor, and gross motor skills—plus, they’re fun! Your children won’t even know they are learning while they play. Sensory Play Ideas Toy Rescue Freeze small toys [...]

July 2, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Sensory and Safety Playground Strategies: How to Have Fun without Stress

Playgrounds are more than the slides, climbing frames, swings, and other structures we find there—they’re essential spaces where children grow, build motor skills, engage socially, and express themselves through movement. But for children with sensory processing differences, what many find joyful can feel overwhelming, overstimulating, or too exciting. This can lead to unsafe situations-and a stressful outing instead of [...]

June 16, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Help! My Child Loves to W-Sit

As a new parent, you’ll encounter many terms while learning about your child’s development—and one of those may be W-sitting. This is a sitting position where a child’s bottom is on the floor with their knees bent and legs splayed out to the sides, forming a "W" shape when viewed from above. Our pediatric physical therapists are frequently asked [...]

June 9, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Top 5 Parks for Therapeutic Play in Northern Virginia

During this time of year, it is the perfect opportunity for your child to take advantage of the warmer weather by playing outside at local parks.  This will improve and integrate their motor skills learned in therapy and help keep them active in a fun environment! Here are some places that you and your child/children can visit: 1. [...]

April 30, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Therapy Goals at Home

Have you ever wondered what you can do at home to help your child make progress toward their Occupational or Physical Therapy goals? Here are some practical strategies to support your child during their therapy journey. 1. Understand Your Child’s Goals The best first step is to ask questions and gain a clear understanding of the goals your child [...]

April 11, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Traveling Over Spring Break? Here are some strategies to try out when travelling with children while school is out.

Traveling can be a thrilling adventure, but for children—especially those with sensory sensitivities—it can also be overwhelming. Here are some strategies from our pediatric occupational therapists to make travel more enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. 1. Use a Social Story or Visuals to Prepare Provide a heads-up before traveling using a social story or visuals. Explain the travel process [...]

March 13, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

Stay at Home Winter Activities

Stay at Home Winter Activities  Winter can be a magical time for children, but it can also present unique challenges, especially when it becomes too chilly to play outside and you are stuck inside your home. Our pediatric occupational therapists are amazing at developing engaging activities that can help kids develop their fine motor skills, sensory processing, and social [...]

March 13, 2025|Categories: Pediatric Occupational Therapy|

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