Play2Grow Pediatric Therapy

01/29/2025

Please spread the word to all of your COTA friends...

10/07/2024

We are moving!

04/10/2023

08/17/2022

Shout out to all of our dads! Research indicates that physical play provided by dads may help a young children improve self-regulation and their ability to control emotions. (The authors also stress that children who only live with their mother need not be at a disadvantage when moms support physical play activities too.) Check it out and learn more here:

Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier to control their behaviour and emotions as they grow up, research

04/08/2022

We wanted to share this information from our friends at Alta California Regional Center. Click the link to learn more!

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30806

Click here for a list of ineligible parks:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30813

Click here to learn more about the full terms and conditions:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30815

01/26/2022

We wanted to share this information from our friends at Alta California Regional Center. Click the link to learn more!

English:
https://mcusercontent.com/56f13405b433d271dd1714dd8/files/0b1ddc0e-d3de-b5ba-0c2d-dcbe9440e999/Parent_Training_ClassesACRCv4.pdf

Espanol:
https://mcusercontent.com/56f13405b433d271dd1714dd8/files/6945d9a5-1e20-7a1e-25df-d3447190021a/Translated_copy_of_Parent_Training_ClassesACRCv2.pdf

12/13/2021

We can probably all remember learning how to tie our shoes. It is one of those activities that can take a TON of patience, time, and practice! Not to mention, there are so many different strategies on how to tie, that there really isn’t just one universal way to tie a shoe. The good news is we have included some shoe tying tips, and a simple shoe-tying method to help break it down.

Check out this handout to learn about fun and engaging ways to teach kids how to lace and tie shoes!

https://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/shoelace-tying/

11/17/2021

"If they don't like you for being yourself, be yourself even more."

- Taylor Swift

11/08/2021

"Be grateful for small things, big things, and everything in between"

- Unknown

11/05/2021

We are excited to begin sharing behind the scenes glimpses into what we do, and we hope you'll join us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/play2growinc/

10/04/2021

"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity."

-Kay Redfield Jamison

10/01/2021

Dr. A. Jean Ayers is the Occupational Therapist who pioneered the development of sensory integration theories and concepts that we use today. In her own words, "when the brain is not processing sensory input well, it usually is not directing behavior effectively, either."

How children process sensory input can directly impact the way children react to the sensory cues in their environment. For many, processing sensory information quickly to adapt or taking a break to sort out emotions around a particular situation can be very difficult. The result often rests along the continuum from a simple tantrum to a full sensory meltdown.

Check out this handout to learn the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown, and how to help your child if a meltdown happens!

http://play2growpediatrictherapy.com/tantrums-vs-sens…essing-meltdowns/