Brighten Pediatric Therapy

12/05/2025

At Brighten Pediatric Therapy, PLAY = PROGRESS! ✨

💡 Magna-Tiles → fine motor + problem-solving
💡 Sensory trays → handwriting readiness
💡 Alphabet beanbags → movement + literacy
💡 Stepping stones → balance + motor planning

Every activity strengthens the brain and body in ways that help kids succeed at home, in school, and in play.
We help children grow a brighter beginning — one playful moment at a time.

12/04/2025

🌟 OT Move of the Week: SUPERMAN! 🌟

This simple floor exercise builds core strength, posture, balance, and body awareness — all essential skills for sitting , standing, handwriting, gross-motor play, and emotional regulation.
💪 Lift arms + legs
🧠 Hold the position
🦸‍♂️ Activate the whole body
Just 10 seconds × 3 reps can help kids feel stronger, more organized, and ready to learn! 🌟 🌟 🌟

12/02/2025

12-Month Milestones: Your baby’s first birthday means big growth in strength, coordination, and independence!
Here are a few exciting skills you might start seeing around this stage:

👣 Transitions to stand using hands and feet (“bear stance”)
🏐 Corrals a ball while sitting
🖍️ Grasps a thick crayon or pencil (may not mark yet!)
📖 Turns pages of a board book
👕 Helps pull off simple clothing, extends arms and legs to help with dressing
🧺 Puts blocks into a basket
👟 Pulls off shoes
Every baby develops at their own pace — but if you have questions early support makes all the difference. At Brighten Pediatric Therapy, we help children build independence, confidence, and skills through play.

12/01/2025

Great news! We’re now scheduling new therapy sessions for children who need support with:
🖐️ Fine and gross motor skills
🎨 Sensory integration and regulation
🧠 Attention and self-help development
💬 Play, social, and daily living skills
Our therapists are ready to help your child learn, grow, and shine. 💛

📞 Call us today.

11/28/2025

Can your toddler stack blocks, turn pages, or feed themselves with a spoon? Those tiny skills lead to BIG independence later on. Fine motor milestones pave the way for handwriting, dressing, and confidence in school.
Call to schedule a free developmental screening.

11/27/2025

Today, our hearts are full of gratitude. We are thankful for our amazing families, our bright and resilient children, and our dedicated community who help create a brighter life for all children—one skill and one smile at a time.

Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with joy, laughter, and love.
🧡 From all of us at Brighten Pediatric Therapy—Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Don’t Wait to Get Help
Early intervention changes everything! Each skill your child learns builds the foundation for the next one. If your little one struggles with fine-motor skills, coordination, dressing, hand skills, or attention — don’t wait.
The earlier therapy begins, the brighter the future becomes.

11/24/2025

What Is Occupational Therapy?

When people hear “occupation,” they think of jobs — but for a child, their job is to play, learn, and grow! Our pediatric occupational therapists help children strengthen the skills they need for success in daily life — from holding crayons and zipping jackets to focusing and regulating emotions.
OT helps build independence,confidence , and skills through play!

11/22/2025

Worried About Your Child’s Development?

Every parent wants the best for their child — but it’s scary when progress seems slower than expected.
At Brighten Pediatric Therapy, we help children build the everyday skills they need for play, school, and independence.
Schedule a free developmental consultation today.

11/22/2025

Tiny Hands, Big Work
Squeezing playdough, painting, peeling stickers, or pinching clothespins — all amazing ways to strengthen tiny hands!
What have you found that is fun and engaging?
Name your favorite here!!

11/21/2025

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Sing & Speak: Songs for Speech Development

These classic kids' songs are more than just fun, they help build speech and language skills.

✨Here are some great songs for kids:
The Alphabet Song
The Farmer in the Dell
Skip to My Lou
Rock-a-Bye Baby
The Hokey Pokey

✨ How these songs help:
Repeat words to make learning easier
Use rhythm and melody to keep it fun
Encourage kids to copy sounds and actions
Build vocabulary and sentence skills
Teach turn-taking and social interaction
Boost memory and storytelling skills

By mixing music, fun, and language, these songs create a playful way for kids to grow their speech and communication skills naturally.

11/17/2025

Attention! Attention!
Brighten Pediatric Therapy is now accepting new daytime OT referrals.
Our skilled therapists provide evidence-based interventions for:
• Sensory and motor development
• Fine-motor coordination and visual-motor skills
• Self-regulation and attention
If your child could benefit from OT for sensory, motor, or self- regulation skills, this is your chance to start therapy right away.