Contributed by Kelsey Kinnare, OT There are many skills involved with a simple task like tooth brushing-- sequencing the steps, holding the brush, praxis and motor planning, engaging with oral motor sensory input...and the list goes on! Here are some tips and tricks to help you and your kids conquer this seemingly simple but challenging daily task! Does your kid run into the...
Meet Meg, one of our fabulous PTs here at Good Beginnings, and the latest highlight of our Staff Spotlight! Here are a few things you might not know about her... Hometown: Schenectady NY Alumni of… Franciscan University and George Washington University When you’re not practicing PT, you are… Running (either after my 18 month old or for fun), seeing the world, hiking, cooking, photographing...
Meet Susan, one of our fabulous OTs here at Good Beginnings, and the latest victim highlight of our August Staff Spotlight! Here are a few things you might not know about her... Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan Alumni of… Eastern Michigan University If I weren’t a therapist, I would be… I always thought I'd be a photographer for National Geographic Magazine, traveling the world or a NASA...
Kate, one of our fabulous PTs, joined us fresh out of grad school-- and now, seven years later she's one of our seasoned veterans! Here's the behind-the-scenes scoop on this Italy-loving, running, Broadway-wannabe mama... Hometown: Native of Savannah, GA Alumni of… University of Georgia for undergrad (Go Dawgs!), Marymount University for PT school When you’re not practicing OT/PT, you are… Running, writing, or...
With Easter and Passover behind us, some of us are swimming in Easter Eggs and Matzoh. Have no fear, here are a few fun and easy suggestions to keep these holiday favorites working for us for weeks to come! Easter Egg Spelling: Not only is your child practicing academic skills, he or she is working on developing intrinsic hand strength necessary for a...
Meet Haley- our superstar OT who has been with us for about a year! She was last month's Employee of the Month, and she is easily the happiest face in our office. Here are 20-something things you might not know about her... 1. Hometown: I grew up in both DePere, WI and Louisville, CO 2. Alumni of... College of the Holy Cross for undergraduate and Tufts...
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so while we're all inside on these cold days, we've compiled some great crafts to help address those OT goals your kids are working so hard to meet! (Organized by age level and skills addressed, click the title to follow the link to the original craft directions.) Pom-Pom Valentine Painting This craft is great for preschoolers....
Staff Spotlight Many of you might have gotten whiplash recently after you saw our newest therapist walk through our waiting room door recently! It's true, Good Beginnings is no longer all-female! Jimmy joined our staff in December, transitioning to pediatrics from the world of sports and orthopedics physical therapy. Enjoy these 20-ish questions to learn more about our newest physical therapist, former DJ,...
It's a new year-- a time many of us make resolutions to take better care of ourselves, get organized, connect with our family. As a parent of two very loving, adorable and energetic boys, one of my resolutions is to find some time for ME, and the best way I have found this extra time is to delegate household responsibilities! True, it’s easier...
