Dreamcatchers Therapy

04/27/2026

Way to go MPD!

04/15/2026

This is such a fun event for a wonderful early childhood developmental center. Come out with your family and support ACE

Saddle Up 2026 is THIS Saturday, April 18, at the MTSU Tennessee Livestock Center! Join us for games, food, a silent auction, and fun for the whole family. All proceeds support the children of the Ann Campbell Early Learning Center at MTSU.
Grab your tickets or make a donation at the link below. We hope to see you there!
https://secure.touchnet.com/C20134_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=137

04/10/2026

April is OT & Autism Awareness Month.
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a specialized healthcare field that helps children develop, regain, or improve essential skills for daily living, play, and learning. It focuses on enhancing fine/gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and social interaction, often through play-based activities. Pediatric OT helps children with conditions like autism, ADHD, or developmental delays achieve independence and confidence.

04/10/2026

Fun & Function - Learning Through Adventure! Did you know that outdoor play isn't just enjoyable - it's essential for development?! While participating in a Ranger ride, weeding, walking barefoot, pruning trees, climbing trees, blowing dandelions, and drawing sidewalk chalk hopscotch, today we enhanced balance and coordination, strengthened core muscles and motor skills, developed problem-solving abilities, and built confidence through the power of outdoor learning in occupational therapy.

04/03/2026

April is recognized as Occupational Therapy Month.

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

What a morning! Our little but mighty Artist, KP has made Channel 5 News 2 days in a row y’all!! She puts in the extra effort on a daily so it is truly deserved to be celebrated extra.

03/13/2026

The Eyes, Ears, and Neck distinguishes the relationship between sensory development and the crucial milestones in a child's journey toward proficient reading.
https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-11-foundational-milestones-reading-development-eyes-ears-neck/

03/03/2026

It's a Splish Splash of a twist: Underwater Egg Hunt

Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 9 am to 12 pm (3 separate sessions) at Patterson Park Community Center. This is for children ages 2-years-old to 10-years-old and the cost is $5 per child. Get all the details and register online at www.MurfreesboroParks.com

02/23/2026

A FUN reminder that it's almost time for the 2026 Spring Miracle League season. . .

Plan on coming out to catch a few games with some of the best special athletes in Middle Tennessee. You are guaranteed to witness several homeruns, hear the best walk out songs and leave with a BIG smile on your face. Oh, and watch a dance party with Homer, too!

Games will kick off at the Miracle Field on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th. Check out the rest of the schedule with times and dates coming soon at www.MurfreesboroParks.com.

02/08/2026

I believe we need to have a very honest conversation about the current state of child development. We are seeing a significant rise in children who are uncoordinated, physically floppy with poor core strength, and struggling to maintain focus. Because these challenges are becoming so frequent, many families and educators have started to believe they are a normal part of modern childhood.

The reality is that these delays are not something a child will simply grow out of without intentional support.

If a child has poor postural stability and a weak core, their brain is dedicating most of its energy just to keeping their body upright. They are not being "lazy" when they give up on a task. They are physically exhausted. Their brain has no bandwidth left for reading or problem solving because it is too busy trying to manage a physical system that lacks an internal anchor.

We are seeing more children with delayed reflexes and poor mind body connection. This keeps the Vagus Nerve in a state of high arousal, meaning these children live in a state of stress. This is why we see more children avoiding challenges or struggling to regulate their emotions. They do not feel safe or grounded in their own bodies.

Coordination and balance are the foundations of brain organisation. A child who cannot physically cross the midline of their body will often struggle to cross the midline of a page when reading and writing. A child who lacks physical impulse control will often lack the emotional brakes needed for social success.

We cannot afford to ignore these delays or wait for them to disappear. We must prioritise movement, real active 3D world play, sensory grounding, and Heavy Work to build the foundations that allow our children to thrive.

It is time to look beyond the behaviour and address the physiological needs of the child.