Stacked Therapies

12/25/2025

Happy holidays from Stacked Therapies! We hope you have a cozy day filled with comfort and time with loved ones!

12/23/2025

Help your child gain independence by learning to put on their own coat this winter! Practice these strategies to boost your child's confidence and skill.

The progression of coat skills 🧥:
1.5 - 2 Years: May help push arms through sleeves or taking off unfastened jackets.
2 - 3 Years: Can put on a front-buttoning coat (without fastening), pull up a zipper once started, and take off their own coat.
3 - 4 Years: Can often put on their jacket independently, find armholes, and manage zippers and large buttons with some help.
4 - 5 Years: Generally dress themselves, may need occasional help with tricky buttons or zippers.
6 years: Should be dressing independently, including buttons and zippers.

If your child is struggling to learn dress skills occupational therapy can help!

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice from Stacked Therapies! Miss Page is here to tell you about three of her favorite wintertime children’s books.

12/15/2025

Did you know that Miss Page, our Speech Therapist, is OBSESSED with children’s books? We’re not sure her home bookshelf can take any more, but that won’t stop her.

Tell us your favorite Winter and Holiday books to share with children in the comments.

12/10/2025

Occupational Therapy and Mental Health

12/09/2025

Ever wonder how playing in the snow can support a child’s development? ❄️☃️
Winter play is an amazing way to strengthen interoception: the sense that helps kids notice and understand what’s happening inside their bodies.

Here’s how winter fun boosts body awareness:
•Cold weather helps kids recognize temperature needs (“I feel cold - time for gloves!”).
• Running, sledding, and climbing snowbanks increase heart rate + breathing awareness.
• Heavy work like pulling sleds or rolling snowballs builds muscle + fatigue awareness.
• Calm sensory moments - watching breath in the cold or feeling snow melt - support emotional regulation.

Winter gives kids BIG, clear body signals… and with practice, they learn how to respond to those signals with confidence and independence. ❄️💙

12/08/2025

A little help from the snow gods and good friends! Thank you all for the support, we had a blast! 🎄🎁❄️☃️🌨️❄️

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

CHRISTMAS PARADE 🎄🎄🎅 Hope to see you all TONIGHT @630 in Burlington

11/28/2025

Check out our therapist recommended gift guides for all ages! Let us know if there are specific skills you are wanting ideas for!

11/22/2025

With the holidays coming up here are some therapist approved gift ideas for littles! Kids learn through play and these toys build foundational skills during their early years.

Stay tuned for recommendations for older children!

11/14/2025

Today we made mini waffles!🧇
Hands-on food prep gives kids low-pressure exposure to textures, smells, and motor tasks. This builds comfort and confidence around foods without the pressure to eat.
Small steps → big feeding wins 👏🏼