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Sidelined by an Injury?

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|Date: May 09, 2022
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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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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|Date: May 10, 2018
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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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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Sidelined by an Injury?

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

Breastfeeding Empowerment

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

The Selflessness, Patience, and Endurance of Breastfeeding

Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

While There’s No Cure for a Dementia Diagnosis Like Bruce Willis Received, There’s Ways to Slow it Down if You Get Help Early

Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems—Participating in 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities

RSV, Flu and COVID: Signs, Symptoms and Protecting Those Most Vulnerable from the Respiratory Illnesses Swirling in the Community

Sidelined by an Injury?

Sidelined by an Injury?

Promoting Language Development Through Every Day Activities

Promoting Language Development Through Every Day Activities

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

Create a Blooming Work of Art in the Middle of Winter

Create a Blooming Work of Art in the Middle of Winter

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?

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

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

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

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