Bye Bye Summer and Hello School
By DANA FERNANDEZ, OT Help prepare your kids for the upcoming school year. If you ask me, this summer definitely felt like a “real” summer, which is exactly what our…
When Your Itinerary Changes
By Heidi Dummer, MAOT, OTR/L, MSW, LICSW It is that time of year again. Graduation season has come and gone by the time you read this article. As I attended…
Epic Minnesota Playgrounds
SOURCE: Explore Minnesota If you're traveling with kids in tow, there’s no doubt you’ll end up at a playground or two during your trip. Some days, any playground will do, but…
Meet our Registered Dietitian, Abbie Scott
What is your role at Capernaum? I am a registered dietitian and can see patients for a variety of needs including food allergies and intolerances, failure to thrive/underweight, GI conditions,…
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Managing Your Own Emotions–the Key to Positive, Effective Parenting
Shared from Zero to Three (zerotothree.org) Managing strong, negative emotions is surely much easier said than done, but it’s worth the effort. You have to be in control of yourselves…
Four Things You Should Know About Physical Therapy
BY TJ SMITH Physical therapy can make a huge difference in the lives of people of all ages, including children. With pediatric physical therapy, kids who are injured or who have…
Purposeful Play for Every Day: Couch Cushion Edition
BY EMILY GORACKE, PT Couch cushions can be used for much more than lounging. Grab a couch cushion and your little one as we review ways to incorporate this everyday…
Purposeful Play for Every Day: Laundry Basket Edition
BY EMILY GORACKE, PT Here's one idea to help support your infant or toddler’s development using an object commonly found in your home. Laundry baskets can be used for more…
Activities to Increase Emotional Vocabulary
Kids learn via teaching, but they also absorb the lessons that are going on around them. It’s a good idea to begin to talk through your own feelings and reactions…
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…