Summer is here and is providing the perfect opportunity to get outside and get moving with your kids. Kids learn through movement and what better way to do so than outside in the community or in nature. From hopscotch to flower picking, there are so many wonderful gross motor and sensory experiences to dive into.
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Building skills through play may look like fun and games but it has a great deal of intention and patience. This guide is designed to help bring intentional play into your household. It may be beneficial to revisit these key points when feeling in a rut at home or helping your child with a particular
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The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but fake grass, plastic eggs, and lots of candies are here to stay. Want to make the most of your Easter baskets? See some fun ideas below on how to repurpose some items in fun, interesting, and educational ways. Sensory Bin Use your leftover easter grass to
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Hypotonia is a medical term for abnormally low muscle tone. It has also been referred to as Floppy Baby Syndrome. Normally even relaxed muscles have a small amount of contraction that allows them to have a spring feel that provides some resistance to passive movement. Since muscle tone is regulated by signals traveling from the
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The holiday season can often be filled with a lot of sensory stimulation! Decorations around the house, lights, music, changing schedules, busy kitchens and homes, family gatherings, and a lot of excitement. Here are a few ways to help your kiddo during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (and beyond!). 1. Visual Schedules
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When your child becomes upset, they go into fight or flight mode; as a result they are unable to listen or rationalize with an adult until they calm down. It is important for all of your child’s caregivers to be aware of signs and triggers in order to help them select a coping strategy to
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Your 9-year-old wakes up crying in the middle of the night telling you their legs hurt. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you’re not sure about what to do beyond this. Sound familiar? You child might be having growing pains, which occur in as many as 25%-40% of children.
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Winter in Oregon can feel like a long season. There are many comforts this time of year, like snuggling up by the fireplace, burying yourself in warm blankets, and drinking delicious hot chocolate. Even so, it can often feel like you’re stuck in a funk. It gets dark earlier, it rains most days, and it’s
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As the school year begins, our kids are spending more time on the computer at a desk/table to participate in school from home. Here are some helpful tips to set your child up for success when engaging in lessons and getting work done. Sit up straight! Encourage your child to sit up tall with a
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First and foremost, we hope that each and every one of you are safe. Our prayers are with those that have lost their homes, found themselves evacuated, and for the tireless efforts of those fighting for our safety. Our hearts are heavy with so much loss for those around us and our beautiful state.
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Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday – Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
Corvallis Clinic:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
