WELL-Nurtured Development

11/09/2025

We have such a talented, creative team!

Check out this new biz, brought to you by one of our own, Miss Rachel Eckert! These will make gifts for the up coming holiday or a great tool to use with your family to learn, connect and grow🌻

Hi! I’m Rachel — pediatric OT, sensory enthusiast, and the hands behind The Sensory Scoop 👋 My goal? To make sensory play feel simple, purposeful, and fun for families again.

“As an OT, I’ve seen how play changes everything — connection, calm, confidence. I started The Sensory Scoop to bring that same joy home for families 💫

Follow along to join my journey as I empower a whole new group of individuals to learn “what the heck are sensory bins?” benefits of sensory play, and my creative process along the way…

11/08/2025

This morning!!! 🌞 login to the zoom link below at 10am to learn more how to cut costs on your grocery bill! 🛒🥗🍗

We understand how the current state of our world is impacting our families directly with being able to feed their families properly. Our wonderful Registered Dietitian Emily R. Fasciana is holding this FREE virtual webinar this Saturday 11/8 to educate on how to help build a grocery list that is both nutritious and cost-effective! 🍎🍞🥑
See flyer below for details 🫶

🔗 to zoom session: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84797102846?pwd=fs0Nr3SfAfmpsYktXgmNlnOaKBbebt.1
Meeting ID: 847 9710 2846
Passcode: food

11/06/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience! MUOT is thrilled to host our Switch Adapted Toy Program on December 1, 2025, from 4–6 PM at the OPT Building on Misericordia University’s campus.
This FREE event is your chance to:
✅ Explore a variety of switch-adapted toys
✅ Work with our OT elves to find the perfect toy and switch for your child’s unique needs
✅ Take home an adapted toy purchased through a generous community grant

Spots are limited—sign up today and make this holiday magical!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CAEAB22ABFF2-60251965-adapted

Let’s make sure every child gets the joy they deserve this season. Share this opportunity with families who would benefit—and join us for the fun!

11/04/2025

We understand how the current state of our world is impacting our families directly with being able to feed their families properly. Our wonderful Registered Dietitian Emily R. Fasciana is holding this FREE virtual webinar this Saturday 11/8 to educate on how to help build a grocery list that is both nutritious and cost-effective! 🍎🍞🥑
See flyer below for details 🫶

🔗 to zoom session: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84797102846?pwd=fs0Nr3SfAfmpsYktXgmNlnOaKBbebt.1
Meeting ID: 847 9710 2846
Passcode: food

11/04/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween to all our wonderful WND families! 🎃 Our therapists had some “spooktacular” interventions this week with our kiddos as well as some great costumes! We hope everyone has a happy, safe, and fun Halloween! 👻🍭

09/23/2025

🧠💭 At WND, we talk a lot about helping families work through the complex web of neurodiversity in the children, but what does that all mean? This info graphic helps explain more about ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and executive functioning skills and how we can help!

Does your child struggle in any of these areas? Give us a call today for a free consultation to see how we can support your family!
☎️: 570-336-0309

09/23/2025

Great resource for parents of kiddos with unique feeding needs!!! 🍕🥗🍗

🌟 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌟
Are mealtimes a constant battle in your home?

Look no further than 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿! With over 1,000 diverse recipes—including quick dinners, nutritious snacks, lunchbox ideas, and handy feeding tools—this blog is your go-to source for inspiring your child’s palate. 🍽️

Perfect for families navigating feeding therapy, it rejuvenates mealtime with creativity, balance, and joy, making every meal an adventure worth sharing. 💚

🍴 We’d love to hear from you — what’s your go-to meal for your fussy eater?
🍉 https://www.myfussyeater.com/about/

09/21/2025

We are heartbroken to share that our co-founder, Lisa Urbanski, has passed away after a courageous battle.

Lisa was more than a co-founder, she was a friend to all and the heart behind Brighter Journeys. She poured endless love and dedication into Brighter Journeys, and our community is better because of her.

While we grieve this loss, we are also deeply grateful for the legacy Lisa leaves behind. We will carry her vision forward in the work we continue to do.

The Brighter Journeys Team 💜💛

09/13/2025

We are honored and humbled to be voted the Best of Greater Pittston area Occupational Therapy Facility for 2025! 🤩🥳🎉 We are grateful to our families who are our biggest cheerleaders and our drive to keep going. We couldn’t do it without all of your support. THANK YOU! 🥰✨

08/24/2025

With their specialized knowledge in sensory processing and environmental assessments, occupational therapists are adept at consulting on the design and implementation of sensory-friendly events. This summer, Dr. Lori Charney and Dr. Orley Templeton have collaborated with the NEPA Philharmonic and other community partners to create a sensory-friendly concert, which will be held on September 13 at the Pittston Library. We encourage you to share this information with those who may be interested in attending this free event.