what are gross motor skillsAll kids go through clumsy stages as they grow. Your 5-year-old trips over nothing on a flat floor, your 7-year-old constantly bumps into furniture in familiar spaces, your preschooler can’t
spring PT activitiesAs the weather warms up and flowers begin to bloom, we’re all ready to get outside and spring offers the perfect opportunity to get kids moving! Physical activity isn’t just
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crawling or walkingAs a parent, watching your baby grow and develop is an exciting journey. But what if your little one isn’t crawling or walking when you expect them to? It can
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indoor play southwest suburbsAs parents, we all know that the winter months in the Midwest can be a real challenge, especially when it comes to keeping our little ones active and engaged. The cold,
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swimming and gross motor skillsWhat’s more perfect in the summer months than jumping into a perfectly cool pool on a hot day?! Swimming is not only a fun and refreshing activity, but it also
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gifts for kidsIt’s that time of year! Holiday shopping is in full swing and we are sharing our favorite skill-building, super fun toys and products. At Beyond Speech we love to play
summer break plansAs parents, we know that there are some skills that are foundational and so important to our child’s overall growth and development. Gross motor skills are definitely on those skill
Visit BeyondspeechWhen your child is in any kind of therapy, private or school based, it’s totally normal to have lots of questions. Questions about what a typical session looks like, how
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speech developmentAs our babies grow and develop in their early months, it’s easy to wonder about big milestones – rolling over, sitting up unassisted, crawling, etc – and with that wondering
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lunch for kidsOh the classic picky eater – we’ve all known them, are perhaps currently raising one or maybe we were that picky eater as a kid! No matter what, dealing with
