--- title: Starfish Therapies Blog | Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Tips | Stacy Menz (3) description: Explore expert insights, fun activities, and helpful resources from the Starfish Therapies team. Learn how pediatric physical and occupational therapy supports your child’s development. 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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: ## [Should I Be Concerned?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/03/should-i-be-concerned) [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/03/should-i-be-concerned) ## [Dr. Seuss Books and Activities](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/dr-seuss-books-and-activities) Dr. Seuss has written some of the most entertaining children’s books, and to celebrate his... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/dr-seuss-books-and-activities) ## [More Ideas for Catching](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/more-ideas-for-catching) With baseball/tee-ball/softball season on the way let’s work on some catching skills! [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/more-ideas-for-catching) ## [Book Inspired Activities](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/book-inspired-activities) Winter and colder weather lends itself to cozying up with a book but books can be versatile and... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/book-inspired-activities) ## [More Heart Pumping Fun!](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/heart-pumping-fun-2) Did you know that the current physical activity guidelines for kids is to participate in a minimum... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/02/heart-pumping-fun-2) ## [5 Tips to Get Your Toddler Walking](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/01/5-tips-to-get-your-toddler-walking) 1. **Change up the surface:** If your little one is walking along the furniture, encourage them to... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/01/5-tips-to-get-your-toddler-walking) ## [It’s Raining Outside – Now What?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/01/its-raining-outside-now-what) [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2022/01/its-raining-outside-now-what) ## [Snowman Scavenger Hunt](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2021/12/snowman-scavenger-hunt) Looking  for  some  fun ideas for the kids? Check out our Snowman Scavenger Hunt! 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