Prairie Grit Therapy

Prairie Grit Therapy Pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy

12/26/2025

Sports 🤝 Therapy

In Case You Missed It:We had a BLOCKBUSTER performance by our Little Gritters Preschool today.
12/23/2025

In Case You Missed It:
We had a BLOCKBUSTER performance by our Little Gritters Preschool today.

Hey. New Year, New Therapy?Yup.Adult Physical Therapy starts in 2026. (With the full force of the Minot Family YMCA.)
12/22/2025

Hey. New Year, New Therapy?
Yup.
Adult Physical Therapy starts in 2026. (With the full force of the Minot Family YMCA.)

Midweek Holiday incoming. Here's our hours at the clinic. Check your appointments as well, some therapists may be out ot...
12/22/2025

Midweek Holiday incoming. Here's our hours at the clinic.
Check your appointments as well, some therapists may be out other days.

Big gatherings can feel like a sensory marathon for kids. Bright lights, new smells, nonstop talking, unfamiliar relativ...
12/21/2025

Big gatherings can feel like a sensory marathon for kids. Bright lights, new smells, nonstop talking, unfamiliar relatives (it’s a lot to take in.)
Giving your child a way to communicate “I’m done for now” can make all the difference.

Get on the Same Page
Create a simple, creative “escape signal” your child can use to let you know they need a break.
It could be:
• A hand gesture
• A code word
• A small object they hand you
• A quick phrase practiced ahead of time

Why it helps:
Kids often struggle to advocate for themselves when they’re overwhelmed. A pre-planned signal takes the pressure off and gives them a safe, predictable way to step away before things escalate.

Breaks are not a failure.
Breaks are a regulation strategy.
Breaks are how many kids stay able to participate in the first place.

Supporting communication like this builds trust and makes the holidays smoother for the whole family.

Holiday gatherings get loud fast with music, kitchens clattering, multiple conversations, kids running around, dogs bark...
12/21/2025

Holiday gatherings get loud fast with music, kitchens clattering, multiple conversations, kids running around, dogs barking because the kids are running around… you know the drill.

For children who are sensitive to sound, that level of noise can be overwhelming in minutes.

A simple strategy:

Sound Off
Bring tools that help your child manage noise:
• Noise-reducing headphones
• Soft earplugs
• A quiet corner or break space they can retreat to

Why it helps:
Reducing auditory input lowers the overall sensory load and gives your child a better chance of staying regulated through the event. Breaks aren’t a “pause” from participating, they’re part of what allows participation in the first place.

If you’re heading into a home or event you know will be loud, prep your child ahead of time. Let them know it’s okay to take breaks as often as they need.

Meeting sensory needs isn’t avoiding the holiday, it’s making room for your child to actually enjoy it.

The year is winding down, and today we’re asking you to help move Twice Blessed forward by investing in the future of Pr...
12/19/2025

The year is winding down, and today we’re asking you to help move Twice Blessed forward by investing in the future of Prairie Grit Therapy. 🧡

Every gift supports the expansion of therapy services and the improvement of our spaces inside the YMCA. That means more access, less waiting, and better care for kids today and adults soon. Real therapy. Real impact. Right here in Minot.

Your donation can be matched, which means your support works twice as hard before the campaign closes.

If Prairie Grit has ever helped your family or you believe this community deserves more access to therapy, this is the moment.

👉 Give here: https://inspiritnd.com/project/prairie-grit-adaptive-sports/
đź“… Campaign ends Dec 31

12/19/2025

Holiday plans change. Schedules shift. Kids struggle.

That doesn’t mean they’re being difficult, it means they’re overwhelmed by unpredictability.
Miss Geena shares simple, realistic ways to help kids navigate changes with more calm and confidence, even during the busiest seasons.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.

Support is available through free screens at Prairie Grit.

The holiday season is a great time to bust out the crafts and work on fine motor skills. Mr Adam working on letters, tac...
12/18/2025

The holiday season is a great time to bust out the crafts and work on fine motor skills. Mr Adam working on letters, tactile input, and fine motor skills (and clearly loving it.)

What a dude.

Holiday outfits look adorable… unless they feel like sandpaper, stiffness, or “Nope, absolutely not.”Sensory-sensitive k...
12/18/2025

Holiday outfits look adorable… unless they feel like sandpaper, stiffness, or “Nope, absolutely not.”
Sensory-sensitive kids often struggle most with clothing this time of year.

A couple simple adjustments can save the whole day:

1. Loosen It Up
New clothes are full of stiff fibers, factory residue, and textures that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Washing outfits before wearing softens fabrics, removes chemicals, and makes everything feel more familiar.
If your child already has a “favorite-feeling” detergent, use that too.

2. Give Them a Choice
Comfort beats “holiday picture perfect.”
Let your child help choose what they’ll wear even if it’s more casual than the adults expected.
When kids feel physically comfortable, they regulate better, participate more, and enjoy the event far more than if they’re battling scratchy seams the whole time.

Supporting their sensory needs doesn’t take away from the celebration, it helps them actually enjoy it.

More sensory strategies coming all season long from Prairie Grit Therapy 🧡

Not again…Due to all the 💨 and ❄️ and 🧊 the clinic will be closed Thursday Dec 18
12/18/2025

Not again…
Due to all the 💨 and ❄️ and 🧊 the clinic will be closed Thursday Dec 18

Address

3515 16th Street SW (inside YMCA)
Minot, ND
58701

Telephone

+17018381080

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Prairie Grit Therapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Prairie Grit Therapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category