Prairie Grit Therapy

11/25/2025

New therapy service dropping 2026 😉

Full story: https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/minot-ymca-prairie-grit-merge/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KX_News_Minot

11/24/2025

Same.

Holiday Hours Reminder 🍂

The Minot Family YMCA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our staff and members can enjoy the holiday with loved ones. 🦃

We’ll be back to our normal hours on Black Friday, so feel free to stop in and get a post-holiday workout!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/24/2025

A huge moment for our community and the families we serve 🧡
Prairie Grit and the YMCA have merged missions. This means Prairie Grit will take the lead of the YMCA facility, preserving the fitness center and classes while expanding therapy services for children and adults.

This merger allows us to improve our therapy spaces, update equipment, and build a facility designed for sensory needs, accessibility, and therapeutic growth.

And right now, your support goes twice as far.

The Twice Blessed Campaign through INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation is matching donations 1:1 and every dollar helps upgrade the therapy environments our families count on.

Help us build a space where every body is supported, welcomed, and able to thrive.
🧡 Double your impact:
https://ichf.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ichf/donation.jsp?campaign=485

11/21/2025

Let’s go!

11/21/2025

🎓 Speech Grad Spotlight: Ovedia!

Ovedia wrapped up speech this week with Miss Cassidy! She worked hard on her speech sounds, all while crafting her heart out each session. And after Miss Cassidy read her the message on her new shirt, she smiled and said:

“Prairie Grit really is my happy place.”

🥹 stop it 👉👈

We’re so proud of her progress and the confidence she’s built along the way 🧡

11/20/2025

The “bubble buster kid” isn’t being rough on purpose — they’re seeking deep input.

When kids crash, bump, hang, or use big force, they’re trying to regulate their body, not cause chaos.
Miss Geena shows how to channel that energy with parkour paths, heavy work, and intentional movement.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

11/20/2025

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11/18/2025

New January Social Group | Ages 10–14 🧡

Big feelings, big transitions, big growth — this stage comes with a lot.
We’re launching a January–May Social Group designed to give kids the tools they need to feel confident at home, in school, and with peers.

Led by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech-Language Pathologist, this group builds real-world skills through movement, play, and guided practice.

What we’ll work on:
🧭 Executive functioning (planning, organizing, following through)
💬 Social skills + peer interaction
🏡 ADLs and independence
💛 Emotional understanding + regulation
🤝 Conflict resolution
🔧 All the little skills that make big moments easier

If your child could use extra support navigating friendships, routines, responsibilities, or emotions, this is the place.

Starting this January | Ages 10–14
Limited spots. Send us a message or call to get started. 🧡

11/17/2025

The first two months are all about tiny wins that matter.
Your baby’s body is learning the basics — head control, early sounds, and the “I know your voice” connection that melts everyone in the room.

Here’s what you’ll usually see between 0–2 months:
🧡 Hands near their face and mouth
🧡 Lifting their head briefly during tummy time
🧡 Turning toward familiar voices
🧡 Calming to soft sounds
🧡 Early coos and gurgles
🧡 That “I’m studying you” newborn gaze

If tummy time feels like a protest sport, you’re not alone. A few seconds at a time counts. Short, frequent attempts build strength, confidence, and comfort.

You know your baby best — if something feels off or you have questions about early development, our PTs, OTs, and SLPs are here to support you every step. 🧡

11/14/2025

Meet Miss Kara, our newest Physical Therapist at Prairie Grit Therapy.

Kara earned her Bachelor’s in athletic training and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Mary. Before joining our team, she worked in rural Montana, serving patients of all ages across both clinic and school settings.

Her experience spans orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics—but her heart is in pediatrics. Kara loves helping kids build the strength, coordination, and confidence they need to thrive at home, in school, and out in the community.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her helping on her family’s farm and ranch, spending time with loved ones, hiking, or volunteering at 4-H events.

We’re grateful to have Kara’s grit, expertise, and genuine care on our team. 🧡

11/14/2025

If your kid rocks shorts in January or refuses to ditch the hoodie in July…it’s not defiance. It’s sensory.

Temperature sensitivity can make clothing feel “wrong” even when the weather says otherwise.
In this Not Naughty episode, Miss Geena shares simple ways to help kids understand and regulate their temperature cues.

Objective tools. Predictable routines. Less power struggle, more teamwork.

11/10/2025

Believe it or not, the holiday season is juuuuuusssssttttt around the corner. This can be a trickier for those families with the picky eaters. This is a time to build skills, not to stress.

These simple tips help make Thanksgiving a little calmer, a little easier, and a lot more comfortable for everyone at the table. 🧡
Swipe through for ideas you can start using this week.