It was almost four years ago that I became a mom.  And while I had plenty of experience as a pediatric physical therapist under my belt, motherhood completely changed my perspective on my job, including how I educate parents, and sometimes how I recommend treatment!  No experience in the medical world, no childcare experience, compared to the personal, emotional roller coaster I experienced...

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You’ve survived the early childhood years and your children (6-8 yrs) are spending much more time in structured activities revolving around academics.  Here are some great play choices to balance the increasing demands of childhood! Visual Perceptual Games and Activities - Logic Games:Rush Hour Jr, Hoppers Jr,  Lazer Maze Logic Jr.(Thinkfun) - Card games: Blink, Uno, Chomp, Slamwich, Ugly Doll Card Game -...

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This is an exciting and varied age range (3-5 yrs) where children further develop their fine, gross motor and visual perceptual skills while developing emerging social and academic skills.  Play becomes more cooperative and independent as well! Visual Perceptual Games and Activities - Beginner multi-piece puzzles - Castle Logix - Block Buddies - Spot It - Racoon Rumpus or Koala Capers - Imagination...

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