The Summer of Growth

Summer is the perfect time to let therapy feel like freedom.

June is the month of sunshine, freedom, and family. It's also the month we celebrate the amazing caregivers who show up every single day — at the kitchen table, on Zoom, in the backyard, and everywhere in between.

Research shows that children make their greatest gains when families are actively involved in practice. You don't need a therapy room or special equipment — you just need these ideas and a positive attitude. Let's dive in!

Check Out This Fun Father's Day Activity

Make Father's Day a therapy win! Here are three activities — one for each discipline — your family can do together on the big day:

🗣️ SPEECH: The 5-Question Interview

Help your child write 5 questions to ask Dad, Grandpa, or a special father figure.
Practice open-ended questions: 'What is your favorite memory with me?' 'What did you love doing as a kid?'
Take turns asking AND answering — model waiting, eye contact, and staying on topic.
Record it on your phone for a treasured keepsake AND self-monitoring practice!

✋ OT: Handmade Card Workshop

Gather scissors, stickers, markers, stamps, and construction paper.
Practice cutting shapes, writing a message, and folding the card neatly.
Add finger-painted details or foam stamps — fine motor + creativity = winning combo.

🏃 PT: Backyard Challenge Course

Set up a simple obstacle course: jump over a pool noodle, crawl under a table, balance on a log or curb.
Play catch, kick a soccer ball, or try a three-legged race together.
Finish with cool-down stretches side by side — model deep breathing and body awareness.

💡 Therapist Tip:

Father's Day is one of the most motivating therapy days of the year. When children are emotionally engaged and connected, language, motor skills, and attention all improve. Let love be the therapy tool! 💙

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