North Star Pediatric Therapy LLC

01/08/2026

Maine’s Center for Disease Control provides Maine Parent Federation funding from the federal Maternal and Child Health block grant. With this grant funding, MPF provides staff for Family Consultants and Regional Coordinators as part of our Family Support Navigator Program. Family Consultants provi...

01/07/2026

🎉 It’s Happening! MLK Day Play Session 🎉

Thanks to all the interest, we’re excited to host our MLK Day Play Session!

🗓 Monday, 1/19/26
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
💵 $10 per child
👧🧒 Limited to 15 children total

This will be a mostly free-play-based session, open to children of all ages, with activities and materials available.

👉 Sign up ahead of time using this link (please purchase one slot per child):
https://buy.stripe.com/eVq3cuer68MpeNq7nW6Na05

👉 Or, you’re welcome to pay $10 per child when you arrive, as space allows.

To help us prepare appropriately, please be sure we have your child(ren)’s ages ahead of time.

We’re looking forward to a fun morning of play! 😊

01/06/2026

✨ Interest Check: MLK Day Play Group ✨

We’re thinking about hosting a $10 play group on MLK Day and wanted to see who might be interested!

🗓 Monday, 1/19/26
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

This would be a mostly free-play-based group, open to children of all ages. We’ll have activities and materials available, but kids can explore and play at their own pace.

To help us prepare appropriately, we’d just need to know the ages of children who would attend ahead of time.

If this sounds like something your family would enjoy, please comment below or send us a message and include your child(ren)’s ages. 😊

Send a message to learn more

01/05/2026

🌟 Movement Foundations Program
Support for Your Child While Waiting for OT
Is your child currently on an OT waitlist?
We know how hard it is to wait when your child needs support now 💙
That’s why we offer Movement Foundations — a physical therapist–led program designed to help children build the movement skills that support attention, coordination, and daily activities, while they wait for occupational therapy.

🧠 Why Movement Matters
Many skills worked on in OT rely on strong movement foundations, such as:
✔️ Core strength & posture for handwriting and fine motor tasks
✔️ Balance & body awareness for sensory regulation
✔️ Endurance for sitting, focusing, and participating in school or play
✔️ Coordination for dressing, cutting, and play
Our pediatric PT can safely support these skills now — often helping children feel more confident, regulated, and ready for future OT.

👶 Who Is This Program For?
This program may be a great fit for children who:
• Are waiting for OT services
• Have difficulty with balance, coordination, or motor planning
• Get tired easily or struggle to sit upright
• Seem “wiggly,” crash often, or have poor body awareness
• Are working toward school readiness or better daily participation
👉 Typically ages 2–12 (older teens welcome based on goals)

🧩 What’s Included
✔️ PT evaluation
✔️ Play-based, child-friendly movement activities
✔️ Parent education & simple home strategies
✔️ Collaboration with OT for smooth transition later
Sessions are individualized and fun — play with purpose!

🔄 How This Helps While Waiting for OT
✨ Provides support now instead of waiting months
✨ Builds the motor base needed for OT success
✨ Helps ease frustration and challenges
✨ Makes the transition to OT smoother when a spot opens
💡 This program does not replace OT — it supports your child until OT services begin.

💳 Insurance & Scheduling
• Billed as physical therapy
• Most insurance plans accepted
• Flexible scheduling
• No OT opening required

📞 Interested?
If your child is on an OT waitlist, ask our team if Movement Foundations may be a good fit!
📧 Email: ptkate@northstarpeds.com
📞 Call: (207)494-4271

01/03/2026

On a personal note: I was lucky enough to have my mom visit from Massachusetts for the last few days and show her the clinic, which she has not seen since it has been up and running. My mother, a NICU nurse from Rhode Island for the past 38 years, has been my role model personally and professionally for patient care and working with children and families. Showing my mom our progress in what we have built for the children and families of Aroostook County has meant the world to me, and I hope she gets to come join us again soon! - Miss Beth, Mr. Ray, and Parker, of course.

01/02/2026

✨ Friday Reset for Back-to-School ✨

As Monday gets closer, it’s normal for kids to feel excited, nervous, or both!

At North Star Peds, we love a gentle reset:
🕰️ Slightly earlier bedtimes
🍎 Predictable meals & snacks
💬 Easy, no-pressure school chats

Small shifts help kids’ bodies and brains feel safe, calm, and ready to roll

Mixed feelings are okay — we don’t fix them, we support through them.
Need help with routines, transitions, or big feelings? We’re here!

12/31/2025

Cheers to a year of growth, smiles, and milestones at North Star Pediatric Therapy!

Thank you to our families for an amazing year. We’re excited for what’s ahead.

Happy New Year! 🎉🥳💫

12/23/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from North Star Pediatric Therapy! 🎄
Warm wishes from Bethany, Katelyn, and our families

May your holidays be filled with giggles, growth, and a little extra magic this season!
Thank you for letting us be part of your child’s journey—each milestone, each smile, and each moment of progress is a gift we’re honored to share. Your children brighten our days and inspire us in the most amazing ways.

Wishing your family a season full of warmth, wonder, and winter fun.
Happy Holidays from our families to yours!

12/23/2025

A gentle reminder during the holiday season

The holidays can be busy, unpredictable, and emotionally overwhelming — for both kids and adults. Big feelings are expected, and that doesn’t mean anyone is doing anything wrong.

Allow for reasonable expectations, flexibility, and compassion. This might look like:
• Allowing emotions to show up
• Offering safe foods without pressure
• Modeling repair when adults mess up
• Giving kids (and caregivers) grace

If the holidays feel hard, you’re not alone — and your child isn’t “too much.” They’re responding to everything their bodies and brains are taking in the best way they can.

Be gentle with yourself and your kids this season — you’re doing your best. 💙

12/18/2025

Big thanks to Caragan for the holiday magic! 🎄✨ Families who took Santa photos—it’s time to take a peek!

12/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Pancakes & Pajamas event at North Star Pediatric Therapy! We are so grateful to the families who joined us and helped make the morning fun, welcoming, and memorable.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Ruska Coffee Co, C.Haney Photography , and Santa Claus for generously participating and adding such special touches to the event. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers Libby Disy-Durepo and Maddie for their time and support, and Katelyn St. Peter, whose persistence and planning created such a wonderful event!

We truly appreciate our community and look forward to hosting more events like this in the future!

12/05/2025

🌟 Pediatric SLPs — We’re Looking for You! 🌟

At North Star Pediatric Therapy, we believe every child deserves a voice and the confidence to use it. ✨

We’re looking for a Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist who is:
💙 Passionate about working with children and families
📚 Committed to evidence-based practice
🤝 Excited to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

What You’ll Love Here:
🗓 Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time)
🤗 Warm, collaborative team environment
📚 Paid continuing education
🌱 Mentorship and room to grow professionally

In this role, you will:
🗣️ Provide evaluations and ongoing therapy for children birth–21
📝 Create individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
💬 Partner with families and caregivers to support progress at home
📄 Maintain timely documentation and uphold professional standards

If helping kids communicate, connect, and thrive lights you up, this could be the perfect fit. 💫

📩 Apply today by sending your resume and completed application to: info@northstarpeds.com with subject: Therapist Application – [Your Name]