What’s New and What’s Ongoing: Programs at CFZ Pediatric Therapy
What’s New and What’s Ongoing: Programs at CFZ Pediatric Therapy At CFZ Pediatric Therapy, we offer a variety of programs and events throughout the year that support growth, confidence, and development for children of all abilities. Whether your child is working on building social skills, developing water confidence, or exploring early movement, our programs are […]
Practice Speech Sounds at Home With This Simple Scavenger Hunt!
Practice Speech Sounds at Home With This Simple Scavenger Hunt! Looking for an easy way to make speech practice more fun at home? Speech Therapist Ms. Annie Gunn shared a creative idea that does just that. A speech sound scavenger hunt turns everyday household objects into a playful way to work on target sounds. It […]
Hot Day, Cool Play: Simple Summer Activities That Support Therapy Goals
Hot Day, Cool Play: Simple Summer Activities That Support Therapy Goals When the summer heat is at its peak, it’s not always easy to find ways to keep kids moving, engaged, and cool, especially when you’re also trying to support therapy goals at home. The good news is, you don’t need fancy equipment or a […]
Sensory Strategies for Kids: Help Your Child Have a More Comfortable Summer
Sensory Strategies for Kids: Help Your Child Have a More Comfortable Summer Summer is full of fun, sun, and new experiences. For many families, it’s a season of swimming, vacations, playgrounds, and celebrations. But if your child has sensory sensitivities, these same moments can sometimes feel overwhelming instead of exciting.What looks like a simple beach […]
Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know As summer approaches and families spend more time at the pool, lake, or beach, water safety for children becomes increasingly important. We spoke with two experienced aquatic therapists, Allison Vachon, Occupational Therapist, and Amanda Morgan, Physical Therapist, to gather expert swimming safety tips and insights on how to […]
6 Summer Crafts That Secretly Build Fine Motor Skills
Summer Crafts That Secretly Build Fine Motor Skills When the sun’s out and school is winding down, craft time becomes the perfect mix of creativity and skill building. Some of the most effective therapy often looks like play, and summer crafts are a great way to keep kids engaged while reinforcing the progress they’ve made […]
Why a Simple Summer Routine Can Help Your Child Thrive
Why Routines Still Matter in the Summer Summer break is just around the corner! When school lets out for summer, everything feels a little looser. Later mornings, more playtime, fewer demands. And while the break is well-earned, the sudden change in structure can throw kids off more than we expect. During the school year, routines […]
Let’s Talk: Supporting Social Communication Through Play
Let’s Talk: Supporting Social Communication Through Play May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and the vital role speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play in supporting individuals across the lifespan. For children, especially, communication goes far beyond the articulation of sounds, it’s about building connections, understanding others, and expressing needs […]
Therapy Tools We Love and How They Help!
Therapy Tools We Love and How They Help At CFZ Pediatric Therapy, we believe in using purposeful tools that meet each child where they are. From building strength and coordination to supporting sensory needs and communication, therapy tools play a key role in helping children reach their goals. Here’s a breakdown of some of our […]
Celebrate OT Month with These Fun, Skill-Building Activities!
Celebrate OT Month with These Fun, Skill-Building Activities! April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the essential role occupational therapists play in helping children gain independence and confidence in their everyday lives. At CFZ Pediatric Therapy, our OTs help kids grow through playful, purposeful activities that build the skills needed […]