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                                    • Sidelined by an Injury?

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                                      |Date: May 09, 2022
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                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through i ...

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through it.” Whether you’re a swimmer, runner, cyclist, dancer, hiker, Little Leaguer, or someone who ju ...

                                      May 09, 2022
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                                    • Promoting Language Development Through Every Day Activities

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                                      |Date: June 02, 2020
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                                      Promoting Language Development Through Every Day Activities

                                      Promoting Language Development Through Every Day Activities

                                      Christina, a Children's Therapy Speech Pathologist showcases how you can promote your child's language de ...

                                      Christina, a Children's Therapy Speech Pathologist showcases how you can promote your child's language development at home through every day activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEeEDFETWOQ ...

                                      June 02, 2020
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                                    • 30,000 Words a Day Help Your Child’s Language and Reading Skills

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                                      |Date: January 24, 2020
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                                      30,000 Words a Day Help Your Child’s Language and Reading Skills

                                      30,000 Words a Day Help Your Child’s Language and Reading Skills

                                      The more words a child hears during the day, the better their academic and language performance will be a ...

                                      The more words a child hears during the day, the better their academic and language performance will be as they get older, according to research. While 30,000 words may sound like a huge number, it’s ...

                                      January 24, 2020
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                                    • Create a Blooming Work of Art in the Middle of Winter

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                                      |Date: January 24, 2020
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                                      Create a Blooming Work of Art in the Middle of Winter

                                      Create a Blooming Work of Art in the Middle of Winter

                                      Example of project from GluedToMyCraftBlog.com Look forward to spring while it’s cold and rainy with a si ...

                                      Example of project from GluedToMyCraftBlog.com Look forward to spring while it’s cold and rainy with a simple craft project. Use paint, markers or crayons, depending on your mess tolerance. Allow your ...

                                      January 24, 2020
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                                    • Seven Ideas for an Electronics-free Rainy Day

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                                      |Date: March 26, 2019
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                                      Seven Ideas for an Electronics-free Rainy Day

                                      Seven Ideas for an Electronics-free Rainy Day

                                      With spring finally here, it’s time to patiently settle in for our famously finicky Washington weather—su ...

                                      With spring finally here, it’s time to patiently settle in for our famously finicky Washington weather—sunny and beautiful one moment, then raining or hailing an hour later. Here are some ideas for fu ...

                                      March 26, 2019
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                                    • Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

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                                      |Date: March 26, 2019
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                                      Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

                                      Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

                                      It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out t ...

                                      It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out these local resources for a wide variety of camps, sports, social groups, tours and more. City o ...

                                      March 26, 2019
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                                    • Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

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                                      |Date: January 29, 2019
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                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall ope ...

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall opens early for indoor walkers. Listen to music or watch TV to keep yourself entertained while you ...

                                      January 29, 2019
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                                    • Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

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                                      |Date: September 27, 2018
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                                      Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

                                      Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

                                      Activities like running back and forth, crashing and rolling their bodies into people and objects, diffic ...

                                      Activities like running back and forth, crashing and rolling their bodies into people and objects, difficulty sitting still, climbing and jumping off furniture are ways toddlers gather information abo ...

                                      September 27, 2018
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                                    • Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

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                                      |Date: August 28, 2018
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                                      Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

                                      Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

                                      Proprioception is one of our eight senses that sends information from the joints, muscles and connective ...

                                      Proprioception is one of our eight senses that sends information from the joints, muscles and connective tissues to the brain, providing body and spatial awareness. Our bodies receive proprioceptive f ...

                                      August 28, 2018
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                                    • Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: May 10, 2018
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                                      Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

                                      Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

                                      Spring is officially here and we've even had some sunny days to prove it! With the temperature rising and ...

                                      Spring is officially here and we've even had some sunny days to prove it! With the temperature rising and the warmth of summer rapidly approaching, opportunities to play outside and to play with water ...

                                      May 10, 2018
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