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Adapting Breathwork for Sensory Processing Differences
Let’s start this blog post by stating that breathwork is a deeply researched strategy that, when done correctly, is helpful in managing stress and anxiety.

The EXPLORE Approach: A Family-Centered Path to Growth Through Nature, Play, and Connection
At EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy, we believe children grow best when they feel safe, connected, curious, and free to move through meaningful experiences. Child development doesn’t

Supporting Children with ADHD and Retained Primitive Reflexes Through Nature-Based Therapy
Supporting Children with ADHD and Retained Primitive Reflexes Through Nature-Based Therapy At our practice, two of the most common challenges we support children with are

Occupational Balance: A Foundation for Life Balance and Mental Health
When discussing life balance in occupational therapy (OT) When discussing life balance in occupational therapy (OT), it is important to first understand occupations. In OT,

Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Forest Adventure Groups
Nurturing Emotional Resilience and Nature Connection Our community is facing a growing concern: the youth mental health crisis. Unfortunately, this crisis is not new, yet

On the journey of new motherhood
The Journey I didn’t become a mom and instantly feel like myself again. I became a mom and felt like someone had handed me a

Why Families Choose EXPLORE Pediatrics’ Forest Adventure Groups
Why Families Choose EXPLORE Pediatrics’ Forest Adventure Groups as an after school program As a pediatric occupational therapist and the owner of EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy,

Parent coaching – why it’s imperative and how it works
Nurturing Your Child’s Potential Together: The Importance of Parent Coaching When we think about supporting our child’s growth and development, one of the most

Letting Kids Take Healthy Risks Outdoors
Letting Kids Take Healthy Risks Outdoors: Why It Matters (and How to Do It Safely) What type of risk-taking and outdoor activities can my