Things to keep in mind when meeting with your child’s IEP team before school starts
COMPILED BY ABBY BERG, OT at Capernaum Pediatric Therapy, Inc. Every kid is unique and it's important to find out what works for best for your child. Try to think…
5 Ways to Play With a Cardboard Box
BY REBECCA PARLAKIAN Don't toss that box into the recycling bin just yet! Small or large, boxes can provide endless fun for babies and toddlers. Make a cozy corner. A moving…
Sensory Bins
SENSORY BINS & LANGUAGE For this activity, you will need a bin, preferably one with a cover, to foster having your child make requests/ask as opposed to reaching into an…
Calming Spaces for Kids
BY ALISON BICEK, OT Don’t underestimate the impact that the chaos and stress of our world has on our children. Kids pick up on what you’re watching on the news,…
Capernaum’s Client of the Month – June 2020!
As a way to get to know our kids and families better, we have established a "Client of the Month" series, which can be viewed at the beginning of each…
The “Colorful Plate Challenge”
BY ANN FREY, RDN, LD Looking for a fun, educational, and nutritious activity for your kids? Now is a perfect time to involve your entire family in the “Colorful Plate…
Things to do while social distancing
During this time of social distancing, our kids are spending more time at home and most likely looking for things to do. We have provided a list of ideas which…
Eat Right On A Budget
BY ANN FREY, RDN There are many ways to save money on the foods you buy for your family. To get the most out of those foods, it is imperative…
Why is hand washing so important to prevent coronavirus?
This information is provided by Children's Minnesota. Last update: 3/13/2020. This is an ongoing story and will be updated with the latest information. Kids don’t always listen when parents tell…
Meet Rebecca LaChappelle, OT!
What is your role at Capernaum? I am an occupational therapist, and I provide services to children in their homes and in schools. Why did you choose to become a…