Stones Worth Stepping, P.C. Millard Clinic

12/03/2025

❗️ REMINDER ❗️
Our sensory Santa event is next Saturday December 13th 1-3pm. Please sign up for a 10 minute time slot using the link below. 🎄

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Families with mulitple children that attend the clinic only need to sign up for one time slot. Thank you!

11/29/2025

Please contact the clinic to cancel/ reschedule your appointments if needed due to the inclement weather tomorrow. Thank you

11/21/2025

Bring the whole family for a joyful sensory friendly meet & greet with Santa at our Dodge clinic on Saturday December 13th 1-3pm. Please use the link below to sign up for a 10 minute time slot. 🎅🎄

Note: Families with multiple children that attend the clinic only need one time slot

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Families with mulitple children that attend the clinic only need to sign up for one time slot. Thank you!

11/14/2025

🌈 Positives for Playing with Food! 🍎🥦🍝

Did you know that playing with food can actually be a great step toward eating it? For many kids—especially those with sensory sensitivities—touching, smelling, squishing, or stacking foods helps them explore textures and build comfort at their own pace.

✅ It’s not “bad manners” — it’s sensory learning!
✅ Play helps reduce mealtime anxiety.
✅ The more familiar food feels, the more likely your child will taste it someday.

At SWS, we celebrate messy exploration as part of growing strong, confident eaters. So next time your little one turns broccoli into trees or makes spaghetti art—cheer them on! They’re learning more than you think.

11/13/2025

Happy SWS anniversary to Sydney! She is one of our amazing OTs at our Dodge clinic. Thank you for all that you do!!! 🎉

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your SWS family! 🎃👻

Vote in the comments for your favorite costume! Paw patrol or the Minions!

10/29/2025

Our team had a spooktacular time getting creative with our Halloween pumpkin designs this year!
👀 Take a peek at our pumpkin creations below and let us know your favorite in the comments!
🧡 Wishing all our kiddos and families a safe, fun, and joy-filled Halloween! 👻🎃

10/23/2025

Happy SWS anniversary to Dhara! She is one of our amazing OTs at both our clinics. Thank you for all that you do!!! 🎉

10/17/2025

Happy Physical therapy month to our two amazing PTS Jenny & Leticia!! Thanks for all the great work you do! 🎉

10/08/2025

❗️Attention❗️

Our phone lines at our Millard location are back up!

10/08/2025

❗️ Attention ❗️
Our phone lines at our Millard location are currently down. Please leave a voicemail as they will be checking it periodically or contact our Dodge location at 402-391-2001.

10/02/2025

Happy Fall! 🍂When you visit our Dodge and Millard clinic through the fall season, pick up our Nature Scavenger Hunt 🍁🌲 at the front desk. Our therapists use scavenger hunts to work on memory, visual scanning, executive functioning and sensory exploration.

Here are some of our favorite parks and trails to visit:
Hitchcock Nature Center
The Woodland Trail at Lauritzen Gardens
Fontanelle Forest
Zorinsky Lake Trail

04/23/2025

‼️ UPDATE ‼️

We will be merging our Dodge and Millard pages on Friday April 25th. For future updates and information please like and follow our Dodge clinic page:

https://www.facebook.com/stonesworthstepping/

Our therapists provide THE BEST in pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy!

04/15/2025

Please join us for the annual FunFest celebration! Hope to see you there!!

04/10/2025

Proprioception is the sense that allows us to know where our body parts are in space, how to move them and how much strength or pressure we need to do so. There are pressure or proprioceptive receptors in our skin, muscles and joints. Proprioception plays a role in so many areas, such as coordination, posture, self-regulation and participation in all self-care activities.

Signs that may indicate proprioceptive processing issues include:
🌸Falling out of chairs
🌸Needing tight bear hugs or pressure on body to calm down
🌸Seeking out crashing/falling
🌸Difficulty imitating or mirroring body movements
🌸Not adjusting pressure needed for connecting clothing fasteners, writing, chewing or throwing/catching

Our occupational therapists are trained in recognizing proprioceptive processing differences to provide a plan to support your child's unique needs and help them participate in daily activities.

Some of our favorite ways to get calming proprioceptive input or to participate in "heavy work":
🌸Massage or hug from a loved one
🌸Heavy blanket or lap pad
🌸Throwing a SlamBall
🌸Pushing feet against the wall
🌸Raking in the garden

Stay tuned for our next sense in the Spring Sensory Series 🌼🌱

04/04/2025

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

Our occupational therapists work with children to integrate their sensory systems in order to regulate themselves to participate in daily activities.

Join Stones Worth Stepping for our Spring Sensory Series as we learn more about our sensory systems and our unique responses to sensory stimuli in our environment. Occupational therapists recognize 8 senses that impact how we interact with others and our environment.

03/21/2025

Mis-matched sock day in support of World Down Syndrome Day.

03/19/2025

Please contact the clinic to reschedule your appointments if needed today due to the inclement weather. Thank you

03/14/2025

🌈 Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day - March 21st! 🌈
Join us in spreading awareness and celebrating the incredible individuals with Down Syndrome! 💙💛
✨ How You Can Get Involved:
Therapists and Staff: Wear your mismatched and colorful socks to show your support! 🧦🎉
Patients & Families: We invite YOU to join the fun and wear your own colorful socks too! Let’s create a sea of vibrant socks and raise awareness together! 🧦💙💛
🎨 Bonus: Look out for our coloring pages and posters around the clinics, designed to help spread the message and celebrate this special day!
Let’s make this day full of fun, color, and inclusion. 🌟

03/11/2025

Happy Spring Break from SWS!! Here are some fun activities to do in the Omaha/Iowa area.

1. Dream Playground –Lake Manawa State Park – Council Bluffs, IA

2 .Bilingual Storytime.
Thursday, March 13 2025, 10:30am–11:00am
Location: Willa Cather Branch
Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each Storytime. https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/671e74258fc0a3280009934c

3. Music & Movement
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:30am–11:00am
Location: Millard Branch
Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years, though children of all ages are welcome. https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/679bc660018bbb1c3de3cc53

4. We Rock The Spectrum Gym Kids Gym.
https://werockthespectrumomaha.com/open-play/

5. Omaha Children's Museum Spring break spirit week.
https://ocm.org/special-event/spring-break-spirit-week/

03/04/2025

Our clinic will be open during any school closings due to inclement weather. We will contact you if for any reason your therapist is unavailable. Please inform us if you need to reschedule your appointment. Thank you !

01/07/2025

Congratulations to one of our Millard OTs, Katie, on becoming Lead OT at the Millard clinic! She is an amazing team player, exceptional therapist, and will be a great addition to the leadership team. SWS is proud of you, Katie!

12/20/2024

Tis the season for fun dress up days🎄🎅

Happy Holidays!