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Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

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|Date: December 14, 2021
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Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center In ...

By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center InfantsIn the first year of a child’s life, they are exploring their environment with their sense ...

December 14, 2021
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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|Date: October 08, 2021
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

October 08, 2021
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The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually ...

By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually play with your young child. What are your favorite activities together? What makes you both gi ...

September 13, 2021
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Social Stories Can Help with the Return to School

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Social Stories Can Help with the Return to School

Submitted by Cassee Dangerfield, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist with Valley Medical Center’s Childr ...

Submitted by Cassee Dangerfield, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist with Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Social stories can be about anything. They are simple, short picture stories that ...

August 09, 2021
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Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

Submitted by Mike Clark, OTR/L, occupational therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy clin ...

Submitted by Mike Clark, OTR/L, occupational therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy clinic The sensory systems (seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling, body awareness and balanc ...

August 09, 2021
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Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

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|Date: June 15, 2021
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Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

Submitted by Barbara Bryant, SLP, Children’s Therapy Books are an amazing resource we can share with the ...

Submitted by Barbara Bryant, SLP, Children’s Therapy Books are an amazing resource we can share with the children (and adults!) in our lives. A good book can give you a peek into a place you have neve ...

June 15, 2021
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A Week of Winter-themed Ideas for You and Your Family!

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|Date: December 13, 2019
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A Week of Winter-themed Ideas for You and Your Family!

It’s cold and wet outside and you may have to stay in the house for a while. Here’s a week’s worth of ide ...

It’s cold and wet outside and you may have to stay in the house for a while. Here’s a week’s worth of ideas to make your evenings fun and get excited as we approach the shortest day of the year! Satur ...

December 13, 2019
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“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes,” Children’s Therapy Book of the Month

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|Date: December 13, 2019
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“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes,” Children’s Therapy Book of the Month

“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” is a great book for those ages 3 and up for: Learning colorsAnsweri ...

“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” is a great book for those ages 3 and up for: Learning colorsAnswering who, what, where questionsMaking simple guessesLearning to deal with frustration Tips for mo ...

December 13, 2019
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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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Vroom Gives You Free Activity Ideas for Integrating Daily Learning with Your Children

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|Date: August 17, 2016
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Vroom Gives You Free Activity Ideas for Integrating Daily Learning with Your Children

All parents can be brain builders with the free Vroom app! Parents can input their children's ages and re ...

All parents can be brain builders with the free Vroom app! Parents can input their children's ages and receive daily texts with ideas for activities to do with their children, as well as advice for in ...

August 17, 2016
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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

Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

A Week of Winter-themed Ideas for You and Your Family!

A Week of Winter-themed Ideas for You and Your Family!

“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes,” Children’s Therapy Book of the Month

“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes,” Children’s Therapy Book of the Month

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

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

Vroom Gives You Free Activity Ideas for Integrating Daily Learning with Your Children

Vroom Gives You Free Activity Ideas for Integrating Daily Learning with Your Children