Kids Spot

Kids SPOT now has new locations in Miami and West Palm Beach. Please check out our locations page to find a clinic near you.

CONTACT US TODAY

Author Archive

5 Brain Building Exercises To Do with Your Child

5 Brain Building Exercises To Do with Your Child

child playing with letter blocks

During your child’s toddler years, they develop their physical, motor and mental abilities, and brain games for children can help your toddler develop essential thinking skills while playing. For kids, brain-building exercises primarily focus on improving attention and memory, which can significantly benefit children who struggle with ADHD symptoms, learning or language. 5 Brain-Building Exercises […]

Read More

5 Fun Physical Therapy Activities for Children

Paper plate ice skating on floor

Physical therapy can be a lot of fun depending on how it’s presented and handled. Whether you want to find professional services that feel like play or incorporate new support methods at home such as pediatric physical therapy games, try these five fun pediatric therapy activities: 1. Animal Walk Make physical therapy exercises fun with […]

Read More

The Beginners Guide to ABA Therapy for Parents

Child with parent at a ABA therapy appointment
February 1, 2023

Are you considering applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for a child diagnosed with autism? This therapy empowers children and adolescents to develop skills and communication styles suited to their unique needs. In this guide, we’ll answer your pressing questions about ABA therapy and how it works to help you make the best treatment decisions for […]

Read More

What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapist Working with Child

Pediatric Therapy is any medical treatment designed to help treat conditions in children. Specifically, Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OT) provide therapy for children struggling with sensory issues, attention and fine motor skills, among other challenges. Pediatric Occupational Therapy utilizes motor control strategies, sensory integration, and therapeutic exercises to assist children. Your child’s OT can provide cognitive […]

Read More

7 Ways to Maintain Speech Therapy Progress at Home

child with speech therapist
January 31, 2023

Speech and language development takes persistence, repetition and lots of practice. If your child has been to speech therapy, you’ve likely been given homework to complete between sessions. Making a habit of practicing and reinforcing those speech and language skills can be incredibly beneficial to your child’s success. So many easy speech therapy activities fit […]

Read More

Guide to Feeding Therapy for Children

guide to feeding therapy
March 2, 2022

If your child gags or spits out food during mealtime, they might be a picky eater. Or, certain conditions may mean your child has trouble eating or drinking. If your child refuses to eat or simply has trouble eating, feeding therapy can help. Feeding therapy is meant to improve a child’s relationship with food and […]

Read More

Tips for Making Homework More Fun

tips to make homework more fun
February 2, 2022

If you’re wondering how to make your kids do their homework, try adding some fun to your weekly routine. School-aged children often find their take-home assignments less exciting than playing with toys or watching television. Because of this, it can be a real struggle for parents and guardians to get their children to sit down and […]

Read More

5 Benefits of Tummy Time for Infants

benefits of tummy time for infants

Tummy time is an incredible tool for promoting a child’s physical and cognitive development. Many parents choose to lay their child on their chest or lap during this time. It can be both a beautiful bonding experience and a way to enhance a baby’s health. Since the best sleep position for babies is on their backs, they rarely […]

Read More

Tips to Improve Your Child’s Handwriting

tips to improve your childs handwwritting
December 28, 2021

Does your child struggle with their handwriting? Printing words can be challenging to new writers, and perfecting lettering isn’t easy even for older students. Fortunately, there are effective ways to improve your child’s handwriting. Use our at-home tips to improve your child’s handwriting. 1. Practice by Working Together With Your Child “Practice makes perfect,” as […]

Read More

Signs Your Child Can Benefit From Occupational Therapy

signs your child can benefits from occupational therapy
December 7, 2021

Does your child experience more challenges completing daily tasks at home, school or in the community than other children? Do other children successfully overcome tasks and difficulties without trouble compared to your child? Sometimes, children have difficulty expressing themselves and develop their motor skills at a slower rate than their peers. While every child grows […]

Read More