Hand flapping may be one of the most well-known and talked about “stims” when it comes to children ...
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It may be that you are getting ready to have a new child or perhaps you’ve moved to ...
It’s said that being a parent is like watching your heart walk around outside of your body. We ...
You may have heard people talk about PECS or perhaps your child’s therapist may have recommended them to ...
If it were up to you, your child would sail through life without a care in the world. ...
You’ve probably heard at least one quote about the value of showing up and being consistency Benjamin Franklin ...
My daughter was frustrated. I can still picture it—my usually sweet, calm baby was red-faced, with tears welling ...
There will be games, prizes, music, food & more! The festival is Sat. June 12 from 10 am-1 ...
Answer: “Fine motor skills: generally refer to the small movements of the hands, wrists, fingers, feet, toes, lips ...
Are they a late talker or something more? We’re here to help you spot the signs of Verbal ...
Is occupational therapy a good career? Well, that depends on what the ideal job is for you. If ...
When kids have extended breaks from therapy, they tend to regress quickly. It can take days, weeks or ...
Playtime helps all children to develop fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, emotional, and communication skills.Playing is the activity ...
Is your child’s first visit to a pediatric occupational therapist coming up and you have no idea what ...
Let’s be honest… As much as you’d love to spend all day helping your child practice their ...
Occupational therapy? But my child doesn’t have a job… While that may not be the exact thought ...
With over 20 different themed rooms, Selfie WRLD allows customers to escape their everyday lives. Located inside Scottsdale ...
Downtown Phoenix is known for supporting local art, and MADE Boutique is no exception. 95% of the products ...
Pixy Pros, a new selfie studio in Phoenix, is the new popular spot for Instagram-lovers. The owners, Andrew ...
Calling all you donut lovers! Daily Donuts and Wings is definitely a must-try. Andy operates the eatery alongside ...
Colados has become the go-to place for crepes and coffee. 7 years ago, Aaron Reina and his family ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) The local karate dojo, ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) Originating from San Francisco, ...
Check out The Lola, a local spot that has catered dishes for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and even Halloween. ...
Self-regulation, or the ability to control our emotions and behavior, is an essential life skill that all kids ...
When thinking about what activities to put your children in, you should highly consider karate. At a local ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) Park Cafe makes delicious ...
With COVID happening it’s hard to do anything outside your home, but here are five socially distanced things ...
At Bookmans, a bookstore in Phoenix, you can trade-in your books for store credit or cash. There are ...
If you want to learn and grow your own produce in Arizona, Project Roots Farm is the place ...
As delightful as our little ones are, sometimes we can’t help but get frustrated by the meltdowns and ...
The new “Wind, Water, and Earth” floral exhibit is now open to the public at the Desert Botanical ...
Sycamore Canyon is a hidden gem just two hours outside of Phoenix with its greenery, creeks, trails, and ...
Registration for vaccine appointments for those 65 years and older will open tomorrow at 9 a.m. These appointments ...
We all know Martin Luther King Jr. for his famous “I Have A Dream” speech but there is ...
Does the word evaluation sound intimidating to you? If so, you’re like most parents who have never had ...
Did you know that walking every day can help prevent certain diseases and even prolong your life? In ...
Trini’s Kitchen served delicious asian cuisine today at Therapy Tree in Glendale. The pop up kitchen served three ...
Compared to kids their age, does your child often react unusually to daily situations? For instance, they may: ...
A circus is in town and you can watch the whole show live from your car! The Zoppé ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) To promote social distancing, ...
McGregor family lights in Phoenix: At 22415 N. 34th Lane (35th Ave. and Deer Valley Rd.), James McGregor ...
What do turning a doorknob, building a Lego tower, and tying a knot all have in common? They ...
Baking during the Christmas season with your family is a fun activity, especially if it involves cookies! These ...
Arizona is expecting its first allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine by mid-December. Here are three things you need ...
On Saturday, it was reported by Arizona health officials that, due to the holidays, there have been an ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) If you love fresh ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Therapy Tree (@therapytreeteam) Waffle Love hung out ...
What do turning a doorknob, building a Lego tower, and tying a knot all have in common? They ...
A pediatrician is someone who’s going to be a part of your child’s life for many, many years. ...
With the nice weather change, public art installations are popping up all around the world even right here ...
Kids and yoga. There’s a combination most parents never think of. And who can blame them? Yoga is ...
Special shoutout to Taco Head for visiting our Southwest Phoenix clinic yesterday! Our kids, staff, and community members ...
Did you know positive self-talk can uplift our mood, give us a confidence boost, and provide the motivation ...
View this post on Instagram Whether you’re staying home or trick-or-treating this weekend, we hope you ...
View this post on Instagram Thank you @notyourtypicaldeli for donating sandwiches to the clinic. They were ...
Staying up and playing games with the whole family is the night before a day off is loads ...
Whether your child is struggling with articulation, fluency, stuttering, or any other speech difficulty? Speech therapy is a ...
If you’re like most parents, you probably think that speech therapy is good for just that: the literal ...
All kids grow differently. Some start crawling at just 6 months of age, whereas others can take more ...
As soon as the summer vacation ends backpacks replace beach bags.. and the routine of your family changes ...
During every action and moment of awareness, our brains are hard at work – filtering out distractions, planning ...
Can you guess the word kids hate the most? Homework. Say it in front of a room full ...
Are you looking for an app that will help you improve your child’s speech skills at home? If ...
Summer is synonymous with fun for kids. It’s the time of the year when they can enjoy pools, ...
Is your child’s first speech evaluation looming on your to-do list? If so, there are a few things ...
Teach your baby to communicate without saying a word. How many times have you seen your baby wailing ...
Figure out why your kid’s resisting food. If your kid is not eating enough, the first thing you ...
Yoga is not for grown ups only. Do you think yoga and kids don’t mix? After all, yoga ...
Have fun developing your child’s brain this summer. Summer means pools, parks, beaches, campsites, bike rides, and backyard ...
5 Tips to Help Your Child With Personal Hygiene Here are 5 tips to help your child with ...
Young children require lots of care, attention, and support to achieve even the tiniest of their goals. Taking ...
Do pacifiers harm speech sound development? Let’s take a look at what the research has to say about ...
Are you wondering whether slime is as good for occupational therapy as it’s made out to be? If ...
There are many recipes for making slime at home. However, we are going to discuss the one that ...
Does your child struggle to interact with others? While small communication issues, such as not knowing when to ...
Teletherapy has many benefits, among which the most notable ones are the following seven: 1. Provides More Convenience ...
Have you recently heard the term “teletherapy” but don’t know what it means? Teletherapy is simply therapy provided ...
In an effort to help stay connected during COVID-19, Therapy Tree will be sharing some of their favorite ...
Does your child often pronounce the same word differently? For instance, she might sometimes say “at” correctly, but ...
Have you recently heard the term “crossing the midline” but don’t know what it means? The midline of ...
If your child routinely struggles to control and direct his thoughts, feelings, and actions — you’re in the ...
If you want your child to behave properly, fit in anywhere he goes, and be socially apt, then ...
Have you recently heard the term “tongue thrust” from your child’s pediatrician or perhaps a friend, but don’t ...
Does your child struggle to pronounce some words correctly? For instance, you may hear them say “wabbit” when ...
Does your child have trouble eating or swallowing?As someone who eats three meals a day, you may have ...
Does my child have dyslexia? Usually when someone hears the term “dyslexia” they think a child only has ...
Does your child struggle to follow instructions, maintain focus or control emotional outbursts? Is making a plan, or ...
"Peter, you're in charge of dusting. Scott, you need to vacuum the rooms upstairs and downstairs, make sure ...
Group therapy sessions are full of benefits that keep kids growing and learning. Life doesn't happen in a ...
"Can we wrestle?"This was the number one question, my three younger brothers and I would ask my father ...
What is a deductible? What is an EOB? What's coinsurance?We regularly get questions like these from parents trying ...
Parents are the Key to Success! Reinforcing therapy at home can make all the difference in a child’s ...
What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy helps patients to effectively participate in everyday activities. Instead of fixing a ...
Does my child need Speech Therapy?If you're concerned that your child could have a problem with spoken or ...