Leaps and Bounds, Inc.

11/24/2025

🎉 Happy 3-Year Anniversary, Kali! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Kali, who has spent the past three years pouring her energy, creativity, and heart into the kids and families at Leaps and Bounds.

Kali brings a calm, steady presence to her sessions and a thoughtful, child-centered approach to every challenge. She meets kids exactly where they are, finds their spark, and helps them grow with confidence. Her teammates constantly appreciate her willingness to jump in, collaborate, and support the whole crew. Side note: Kali makes the best cookies!!!

Kali, thank you for showing up every day with intention, compassion, and a love for helping kids reach their potential. We’re so grateful you’re part of our Leaps and Bounds family. 💙

Here’s to many more years of making a difference!

11/24/2025

✨ New Podcast Episode! ✨
Picky Eating & The Holidays
The holiday season brings joy, traditions… and sometimes a little stress when you have a selective eater at the table. In our newest episode of The Development Download, we’re breaking down simple, practical strategies to help your child feel more comfortable, confident, and included during holiday meals.
We cover:
🦃 How to reduce pressure at the table
🍽️ Ways to help kids explore new foods without overwhelm
🎄 Tips for navigating family gatherings and well-meaning relatives
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun, low-stress ways to involve kids in holiday prep
Whether you’re hoping for fewer food battles or more peaceful moments together, this episode is packed with support and real-life ideas.
🎧 Listen now and get ahead of the holiday mealtime chaos!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qLCHm5kXkoXQFxM2WfIgP?si=6C3IAOIERWqpWJg9Z5eKzQ

11/20/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! OT or COTA/L for Evening Hours 🌟
Leaps and Bounds is growing, and we’re excited to expand our team!
We’re looking for a passionate, playful, and team-oriented Occupational Therapist or COTA/L to join us for evening hours. If you love helping kids build confidence, independence, and regulation skills through meaningful, individualized therapy… we’d love to meet you.
What we offer:
✨ A supportive, collaborative team
✨ Beautiful therapy spaces and abundant resources
✨ Strong parent partnerships
✨ Opportunities for creative treatment, continuing education, and growth
What we’re looking for:
✔️ Experience or high interest in pediatrics
✔️ Strong communication and teamwork
✔️ Someone who brings joy, curiosity, and compassion into each session
✔️ Availability for evening hours
If this sounds like you—or someone you know—send us a message or apply today!
Let’s make a difference together 💛

11/19/2025

✨ Kindergarten Readiness Group – Starting January! ✨
Is your little one headed to Kindergarten in Fall 2026? We’ve got a fun, skill-building group designed to help them hit the ground running!
Our team of OTs will guide kids through activities that strengthen:
🌟 Early handwriting + fine motor skills
🌟 Emotional regulation + confidence
🌟 Social skills + peer interaction
🌟 Following routines + classroom expectations
🌟 Early literacy + language foundations
🌟 Attention, flexibility, and problem-solving
This group is playful, supportive, and designed to help kids feel ready, capable, and excited for the big transition.

📩 Message us to reserve a spot or learn more!
Let’s make this next chapter a confident one. 💛🎒✨

11/18/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert!
This week on The Development Download, we’re diving inside — literally — with “Inside Out: Understanding Interoception and How It Shapes Our Feelings, Focus, and Function.”
Interoception is our body’s internal “dashboard.” It helps kids (and all of us!) notice hunger, thirst, temperature, bathroom cues, emotions, and more. When this system is over- or under-responsive, everyday tasks and emotional regulation can feel harder than they should.
In this episode, we break down:
✨ What interoception actually is
✨ How it affects behavior, self-regulation, and learning
✨ Real-life examples we see in therapy
✨ Simple ways to support kids at home and school
If you’ve ever wondered why your child can’t tell they’re hungry… or suddenly melts down without warning… this one’s for you. ❤️
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

11/17/2025

🌟 Our Buddy Builders social group is looking to add friends! 🌟
Little learners grow BIG skills when they connect, play, and practice together — and that’s exactly what this group is all about!
Through playful activities, movement, pretend play, and guided interactions, kids will work on:
✨ Turn-taking & sharing
✨ Building friendships
✨ Problem-solving
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Communication skills
✨ Flexibility & confidence
Our therapists create a warm, supportive environment where every child can shine at their own pace.
Interested in joining or learning more? Call our office at 636-928-LEAP(5327) or email the office at info@leapsandboundskids.com — we’d love to help your kiddo grow their social toolbox! 💛

11/16/2025

🛒🥕 New Blog Alert! 🥦🍎

Picky eating can feel like a battle! In our latest blog, we share how getting kids involved in grocery shopping and meal prep can turn mealtime into a fun (and tasty!) learning experience. From choosing fruits and veggies at the store to helping mix and stir in the kitchen, participation builds confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to try new foods.

👩‍🍳 Read more for easy ideas to help your child become a more adventurous eater — one grocery trip at a time!

👉 https://www.leapsandboundskids.com/post/from-the-grocery-aisle-to-the-dinner-table-how-involving-kids-can-help-with-picky-eating

11/14/2025

✨It’s back — our beloved Bubble Tower! ✨
This mesmerizing sensory favorite has returned to Leaps and Bounds, and we couldn’t be more excited! 💙 The gentle movement, glowing lights, and soft bubbling sounds make it a perfect tool for calming and regulation — not just for kids, but for us grown-ups too.
Whether it’s used to help a child find focus, wind down after play, or simply take a mindful moment, the bubble tower brings a little bit of magic (and a lot of calm) to our space. 🌈💧

11/13/2025

💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛

Today we’re celebrating the small acts that make a big difference. 🌟 Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand, or a thoughtful gesture — kindness has a ripple effect that brightens our world.

We’d love to hear from you! 💬
Share something kind someone has done for you recently — or a way you showed kindness to someone else. Let’s fill our feed with stories that inspire more smiles, connection, and compassion. 💫

11/13/2025

🍫🔥 Sensory play is even sweeter when s’mores are involved!
Our latest sensory bin lets kids make pretend s’mores — complete with textured “graham crackers,” “marshmallows,” and “chocolate” pieces. Through this playful setup, kids get to scoop, stack, and squish while working on fine motor coordination, pretend play, and sequencing skills.
It’s the perfect mix of sensory exploration and imagination — no campfire required! ⛺️✨

11/13/2025

🎉 We’re on TikTok! 🎉
Come follow leapsandboundstherapy for behind-the-scenes fun, therapy ideas, and a peek into the creative ways our kiddos grow and play each day!
💡 Sensory activities
🧠 Therapy tips
😂 Bloopers & real-life moments
📱 Follow us on TikTok → leapsandboundstherapy

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7571307991148858638?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7561156437070825015

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11/12/2025

🦃✨ New Blog Alert! ✨🦃

Thanksgiving is full of sights, sounds, smells, and excitement — but for many kids, that can also mean sensory overload. Our newest blog, “A Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving,” shares simple, practical tips to help families create a holiday that feels joyful and comfortable for everyone.

From calming routines to mindful meal prep and sensory-friendly activities, we’ve got ideas to make your Thanksgiving full of connection (and less stress!).

🍁 Read the full post here 👉//www.leapsandboundskids.com/post/a-sensory-friendly-thanksgiving-helping-kids-enjoy-the-holiday-season