Pediatric Therapy of Colorado

Pediatric Therapy of Colorado Our mission is to provide meaningful and individualized in-home pediatric occupational therapy.

We assist children with disabilities and developmental delays in achieving inclusivity and an improved quality of life.

02/13/2026

Positive Candy Heart Self-Talk for Kidsđź’›

02/13/2026

Learning to Be Heard Without Raising Your Voice

It often starts in the kitchen, a tired parent asking for the third time, and a child who seems to hear nothing at all.

The voice gets louder, frustration builds, and suddenly everyone feels dysregulated.

But yelling usually isn’t about discipline, it’s about a disconnect.

Children listen best when they feel seen, not shouted at.

Pausing to move closer, making eye contact, and saying their name can shift the moment.

A calm, steady tone tells a child their nervous system is safe enough to listen.

Short, clear directions land better than rapid-fire instructions.

When feelings are named first, resistance often softens.

Offering simple choices helps a child feel capable instead of controlled.

Over time, calm consistency builds trust and cooperation.

Connection, not volume, is what teaches children how to listen.



02/13/2026

Children speak freely where voices stay calm.❤️‍🩹

02/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Our OT Month walk in 2025 was such a success, we're doing it all over again.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th at Coal Creek Park in Erie, CO.

More details to come, but we know some of you are planning our your year!!

02/11/2026

Regulation is modeling emotional regulation, teaching kids to name their emotions, having tools for nervous system regulation, and calming strategies for when things go awry...Then, putting it all together, and having a toolbox for life. This is a good explanation and strategies for self regulation: https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/

02/05/2026

Regulation isn’t about “calming down.”

It’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to change states.

When your system detects safety, it can:
• Shift out of survival
• Reconnect with others
• Access curiosity, play, and learning

That’s why regulation isn’t a mindset.
It’s not willpower.
And it’s not “trying harder.”

It’s working with your biology, not against it.

✨ Start with cues of safety:
– gentle movement
– orienting to your environment
– warm voice & facial expression
– predictable routines

Small signals = real nervous system change.

(And yes, this applies to adults and kids...all of us!)

More on this flow and strategies to help: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-polyvagal-theory/

02/05/2026

To build pencil grip you need…

4 foundational elements that support a child’s pencil grip skills for handwriting development.

Handwriting skills take a lot of work and often don’t come naturally. Like anything else, handwriting is a skill that is developed as it is practiced and perfected over time.

However, when children haven’t developed certain foundational skills, handwriting skills often fall behind or become frustrating for the student.

And, it’s not only fine motor skills that must be improved. There are other areas you may not even think about when it comes to handwriting that supports:

✏️Letter directionality
✏️Letter Formation
✏️Letter Reversals
✏️Pencil pressure

…and much more!

To find out what all 4 foundational elements support a child’s pencil grip and handwriting development, comment below 👇and we’ll send you the link or grab the link in our profile.

02/03/2026

Building Strong Children: Positive Affirmations for Toddlers 💛✨

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Arvada, CO

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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