Hippotherapy vs. Equine Therapy: What’s the Difference

by | Jul 14, 2026 | Balance, Coordination, Equipment, Exercise, Hippotherapy, Horse, Mental Health, Newsletter, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Vestibular

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “My child does horse therapy,” you may have wondered what that actually means. Is it riding lessons? Physical therapy on horseback? Counseling with horses? The truth is, there are several different ways horses can support children...

Let’s Talk Toys: Larger Equipment

by | Dec 1, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Newsletter, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy

Parents often look for ways to support their child’s development without making play feel like work. The good news is that many common pieces of home play equipment—like slides, trampolines, foam climbing blocks, Pikler triangles, and even vibration plates—naturally...

Let’s Talk Toys: Sensory

by | Nov 13, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Newsletter, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy

When we first learn about our senses we learn about smell, hearing, sight, taste, and touch. But our lives are impacted by more than just these 5 senses. We also have proprioception, vestibular sensation, and interoception. Some kiddos struggle with processing sensory...

Let’s Talk Toys

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Newsletter, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy

Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start talking about Christmas! Every year, families ask us for toy recommendations, so we thought we’d dedicate a few posts to some of our favorite playroom staples. Many of the best toys are simple, timeless, and fun for...

The Benefits of Bubbles

by | May 4, 2023 | Balance, Development, Newsletter, Play

We have finally made our way through the cold, indoor times of winter to the warming, sunny days of Spring. In honor of this momentous occasion it seems to be a great time to share some therapy tips around bubbles. Most kids love bubbles. They are fascinated by their...