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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
📍The Therapy Hub

04/08/2026

Two years of Blossom!!

What started as a dream has truly come to life in the most beautiful way. In just two short years, we’ve opened our very first office space at The Therapy Hub and grown our team to three incredible, dedicated employees. Watching this growth has been nothing short of amazing.

But what means the most is the community we’ve built along the way. We’ve had the honor of supporting so many wonderful children and families, celebrating big milestones, working through challenges, and sharing so many meaningful moments together.

To every family who has trusted us with their children, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support, trust, and commitment are the reason Blossom continues to grow.

Blossom was built on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we feel so lucky to be part of each child’s journey.

We are so excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to continue Blossoming together 🫶🏻

04/06/2026

Bilateral coordination means using both sides of the body together in a coordinated way.

Children use bilateral coordination for:

✂️ Cutting with scissors
⚽ Catching a ball
🧩 Stabilizing paper while writing
👖 Pulling up pants
🧱 Building with blocks

If bilateral coordination is difficult, kids may appear clumsy or avoid certain tasks.

Occupational therapy helps strengthen body coordination, timing, and motor planning through fun play-based activities.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Blossom Pediatrics! 🐣

We hope your day is filled with family time, egg hunts, and lots of candy!

Spring is a wonderful reminder of growth — and we love getting to support children as they learn, develop, and blossom every day

Wishing all of our families a joyful and relaxing holiday!

04/04/2026

Fine motor skills
• Holding crayons or utensils
• Using scissors
• Manipulating small toys

Daily living skills
• Feeding themselves
• Getting dressed
• Brushing teeth

Play & movement
• Climbing playground equipment
• Coordinating movements
• Playing with peers

Do you find yourself wondering if your child might need some extra support?
If something feels off, early support can make a big difference!

04/02/2026

In occupational therapy, ADLs stands for Activities of Daily Living.

These are the everyday self-care tasks children need to do independently.

Examples include:

🪥 Brushing teeth
👕 Getting dressed
🍽 Feeding themselves
🚽 Toileting
🧴 Washing hands

When children struggle with ADLs, it can impact independence and confidence.

Occupational therapy works on building the motor, sensory, and planning skills needed to complete these tasks successfully.

03/31/2026

Signs a child may be struggling with regulation
• Frequent meltdowns or frustration
• Difficulty calming down after being upset
• Trouble transitioning between activities
• Big reactions to small problems

Ways to support emotional regulation
• Create predictable routines
• Model calm responses
• Offer options and allow for controlled choices
• Teach simple calming strategies (deep breaths, quiet space)

These skills develop over time and practice makes a big difference

Feeling like you need more assistance? We are here to help!

03/28/2026

✨ Why they help
• Reduce anxiety around transitions
• Support independence
• Improve cooperation with routines
• Help kids understand expectations

📋 Common times to use them
• Morning routine
• Getting ready for school
• Bedtime routine
• After-school activities

Visual schedules are especially helpful for children who benefit from clear structure and visual cues.

03/26/2026

Self-regulation is a child’s ability to manage their emotions, body, and attention.

Examples include:

-Calming down after being upset
-Sitting and focusing in class
-Waiting their turn during play
-Managing frustration

Some children need help developing these skills.

Occupational therapists use strategies like:

• Movement activities
• Sensory strategies
• Breathing and calming techniques
• Play-based problem solving

The goal is to help children recognize how their body feels and learn tools to regulate it.

03/24/2026

💡 Important to know:
Many children can show both types of behaviors depending on the situation.

Occupational therapy can help children better process sensory input, parents better understand it, and help everyone develop strategies to feel more regulated.

03/20/2026

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving into some common topics we discuss with families in pediatric occupational therapy 🌼

Stay tuned as we break down:

✨ Sensory seeking vs. sensory sensitive behaviors
✨ Helping kids regulate their emotions
✨ Developmental milestones parents often worry about
✨ Using visual schedules to support daily routines

Our goal is to make these topics easy to understand and practical for everyday life, so families feel more confident supporting their child’s development.

Follow along to learn more in the coming weeks!

💬 What other pediatric OT topics would you like us to cover? Let us know in the comments!

03/19/2026

Sensory processing is how the brain:

-Interprets what we see
-Processes what we hear
-Responds to touch
-Understands body movement and balance

Some children experience sensory sensitivities or sensory seeking behaviors, which can affect:

• Attention
• Emotional regulation
• Play
• Tolerance to clothing, noise, or textures

Occupational therapy helps children better organize and respond to sensory information, so they can feel calmer and more comfortable in their environment.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Blossom Pediatrics! 🍀

Today we’re feeling extra lucky to work with so many amazing kids and families. Watching children grow, gain confidence, and reach new milestones is the greatest reward.

Wishing everyone a day full of luck, laughter, and maybe a little extra green!

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364 N Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ
08050

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

https://blossompedstherapy.com/

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