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Movement Strategies

Expert movement strategies from a Doctor of Physical Therapy to support motor development, coordination, and strength in infants, toddlers, and young children. Discover practical, play-based activities to promote milestones like rolling, crawling, and walking—designed to help your child move with confidence.

Turning Practice Into Family Fun : Sit-to-Stand: A PT, OT & SLP Collaboration

Our goal was to build an activity that keeps motivation high while helping a child strengthen motor skills, practice communication, and connect socially with their family.

NewDayChildCoaching

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly

Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!

NewDayChildCoaching

Aug 18, 20253 min read

Child swinging in a therapy swing---weeee!

What Are Verbal Routines? How Can They Help My Child Communicate?

Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.

Rachel Lynn, SLP

Jul 7, 20253 min read

Daddy and daughter enjoying book time together.

The Easiest Way to Enjoy Book Time with Your Young Child

Does your child flip through the pages of a book so quickly that you can't even see what's on the page? This post offers you strategies.

Rachel Lynn, SLP

Jun 2, 20252 min read

Little girl gesturing "up" while singing Wheels on the Bus

Singing for Choice: How Wheels on the Bus Encourages Communication

Are you looking for your child to engage more with you while you sing songs with them? Try modifying Wheels on the Bus this way!

Rachel Lynn, SLP

May 26, 20252 min read

Mother and child sing the song Pat-a-Cake together.

Singing for Language & Movement: Active Songs to Support Your Child’s Vestibular Needs

Do you have a very active child? Have you tried pairing active singing to help them learn communication skills?

Rachel Lynn, SLP

May 19, 20253 min read

The Importance of Early Milestones: Why “Wait and See” Isn’t Always the Best Approach

Most babies develop skills naturally, but, what about the babies that don't? The blog exposes harm in using the "Wait and See" philosophy.

NewDayChildCoaching

May 5, 20253 min read

A toddler enjoying her daily task of sweeping leaves into a bin outside.

Building Communication Skills Through Age-Appropriate Chores

Did you know that daily chores can help your toddler have a greater sense of pride and accomplishment and strengthen their communication?

Rachel Lynn, SLP

Apr 21, 20252 min read

Teaching Language Through Play: Have Fun While Learning!

Did you know that active play, like tossing games, can be very motivating for children to learn language?

Rachel Lynn, SLP

Apr 7, 20253 min read

Baby Crawling Benefits: How It May Boost Communication, Feeding & Problem-Solving

Crawling is so much more than a motor milestone!

Rachel Lynn, SLP

Mar 10, 20258 min read

Meet Amanda Rae, Occupational Therapist OT! Your Sensory and Vision Expert and Mom of Two Young Daughters!

Meet our own Amanda Rae, OTR and mom of two daughters!

NewDayChildCoaching

Mar 10, 20253 min read

Beyond Milestones: How a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Unlocks Your Child’s Full Potential

Did you know that each milestone is built upon the milestone preceding it? Did you know that each milestone matters in ways you may not know

NewDayChildCoaching

Mar 5, 20253 min read

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Movement Strategies

Turning Practice Into Family Fun : Sit-to-Stand: A PT, OT & SLP Collaboration

Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly

What Are Verbal Routines? How Can They Help My Child Communicate?

The Easiest Way to Enjoy Book Time with Your Young Child

Singing for Choice: How Wheels on the Bus Encourages Communication

Singing for Language & Movement: Active Songs to Support Your Child’s Vestibular Needs

The Importance of Early Milestones: Why “Wait and See” Isn’t Always the Best Approach

Building Communication Skills Through Age-Appropriate Chores

Teaching Language Through Play: Have Fun While Learning!

Baby Crawling Benefits: How It May Boost Communication, Feeding & Problem-Solving

Meet Amanda Rae, Occupational Therapist OT! Your Sensory and Vision Expert and Mom of Two Young Daughters!

Beyond Milestones: How a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Unlocks Your Child’s Full Potential

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