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Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Blog & Resources # The Starfish Blog Tips and ideas to help children develop physically and occupationally, making movement enjoyable for parents, caregivers, educators and kids of all ages! - [Developmental Milestones](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/developmental-milestones) - [kids](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/kids) - [Starfish Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/starfish-therapies) - [education](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/education) - [exercise](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/exercise) - [Blog](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/blog) - [balance](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/balance) - [moms](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/moms) - [playing](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/playing) - [fine motor development](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/fine-motor-development) - [motivation](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/motivation) - [posture](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/posture) - [sitting](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/sitting) - [babies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/babies) - [jumping](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/jumping) - [playgrounds](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/playgrounds) - [back to sleep](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/back-to-sleep) - [ball skills](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/ball-skills) - [single leg stance](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/single-leg-stance) - [Core](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/tag/core) ## Posts by Stacy Menz: [![Torticollis Exercises for Bigger Kids](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6132-4.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_6132-4.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/11/torticollis-exercises-for-bigger-kids) ## [Torticollis Exercises for Bigger Kids](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/11/torticollis-exercises-for-bigger-kids) As kids get bigger I find that we often continue to see the tilt from having torticollis. This... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/11/torticollis-exercises-for-bigger-kids) [![Hand Grasp Progression](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2952-3.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_2952-3.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/05/hand-grasp-progression) ## [Hand Grasp Progression](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/05/hand-grasp-progression) Proper hand grasps start earlier than many think! It is very important that babies begin to learn... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/05/hand-grasp-progression) [![What is Visual Perception?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8773-768x1024-2.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_8773-768x1024-2.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/04/what-is-visual-perception) ## [What is Visual Perception?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/04/what-is-visual-perception) Visual perceptual skills involve taking in visual information from the eye and how the brain... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/04/what-is-visual-perception) [![Development of Cutting Skills](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1749-3.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_1749-3.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/03/development-of-cutting-skills) ## [Development of Cutting Skills](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2024/03/development-of-cutting-skills) Cutting is a skill that kids need for school and other activities. It is an important fine motor... 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Pretend you are jumping... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2023/08/jumping-tips-to-help-your-child) ## [Occupational Therapy Round-Up](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/03/occupational-therapy-round-up) We wanted to share some of our favorite posts from the Occupational Therapists who have been part... 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