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Calmily Perfectly Weighted Pediatric PT helping parents understand what their child's body is telling them. As heard on SiriusXM • Featured on Spectrum News, FOX4KC, WLNY

Founder of Calmily™ and creator of the Perfectly Weighted Pillow, made in NY through an inclusive workforce.

10/26/2026

If you had told me a few years ago I'd be creating my own product and getting ready for a SECOND production run, I probably would have laughed!

Calmily started with years of working with kids, seeing what their bodies were looking for, and wishing there was a better way to offer weighted pressure without dragging around a whole blanket.

And now here we are!!

My second batch is officially in production, and I'm down to the last few pillows from my very first batch!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased, shared, encouraged me, or followed along. I really couldn't do this without you!

Still a little crazy to think about! 💙

10/26/2026

Because comfort doesn't look the same for everyone.

Some people love being wrapped up in a weighted blanket. Others prefer having the weight exactly where they want it.

Across their lap. Around their shoulders. Close when they want it, and easy to move when they don't.

That's part of why I created Calmily.

A different way to experience the comfort of weight, without needing another blanket.

Thoughtfully designed by a pediatric physical therapist. Handcrafted in New York.

Discover Calmily at calmily.com.

10/26/2026

Anyone else's kid completely fall apart the minute they get home from school?

Think about how much some kids are holding in all day.
Sitting still. Following directions. Dealing with noise, people, transitions, and expectations.

For some kids, just getting through the school day takes a LOT of work.

And then they get home… and it ALL comes out.
The jumping, rolling, crashing, nonstop movement. Sometimes their body is looking for all the movement and pressure they've been missing throughout the day.

Other times, they've spent so much energy masking their needs or trying to hold it together that home is where they finally let go.

As a pediatric PT, I want parents to look at what happened BEFORE the behavior, not just what they're seeing in that moment.

Because sometimes what looks like too much energy is actually a child who's completely exhausted.

Does your kid hold it together at school and then let it ALL out at home? ❤️

10/25/2026

We expect kids to sit still for hours in environments where most adults wouldn't last 20 minutes without needing to stretch, pace, change positions, or scroll their phones.

Yet when kids start squirming, jumping, climbing, or crashing into things, we're quick to tell them to stop.

But what if those movements are giving us clues about what their bodies need?

Movement isn't always a distraction. Sometimes it's exactly what helps a child settle, focus, and get back to what they're doing.

Instead of fighting the wiggles, get curious.
What movements do they keep going back to? Jumping? Climbing? Pushing, pulling, or squeezing into tight spaces?

And more importantly, how do they seem afterward?
Calmer? More focused? Better able to sit and participate?

When we recognize those patterns, we can start offering movement throughout the day, BEFORE they're overwhelmed or struggling to regulate.

And eventually, help kids recognize what their own bodies need so they can use those tools themselves.

Sometimes kids need to move BEFORE they're ready to sit.

💬 Comment PRESSURE and I'll send you my free guide with simple activities to help kids get the movement and deep-pressure input their bodies may be looking for.

10/24/2026

Looking for something fun to do around Halloween? 👻

We tried the Spooky Spots Haunted History Driving Tour around Delhi, put together by the Delaware County Historical Association.

We followed the booklet, drove from stop to stop, got out to explore, and read some pretty interesting (and disturbing!) stories about our little town.

We started with a beautiful sunset, and by our last stop it was completely dark! 😂

I've lived here for years and had no idea some of these things happened right here in Delhi!

If you're local, check with the Historical Society about getting a copy of the booklet, grab some friends, and give it a try! Such a fun way to spend an October evening and learn a little local history along the way!

10/23/2026

Sometimes telling them to stop doesn't change what their body is looking for.

And that's something I wish more parents understood.

Think about what it takes to climb a doorway. Their hands are gripping, legs are pushing, muscles are working, and their joints are getting a whole lot of feedback.

That's proprioceptive input, and some kids really enjoy that intense muscle work!

Now, does that mean every child climbing a doorway is looking for sensory input? No! Sometimes they're curious, testing their abilities, or just having fun.

But when a child keeps returning to the same movement over and over, I think it's worth getting curious about WHY.

We absolutely need to stop unsafe climbing. But can we also give them more opportunities to climb, push, pull, hang, and challenge their bodies in safer ways throughout the day?

Sometimes we spend so much time trying to stop a behavior that we forget to look at what's driving it.

Anyone else have a kid who climbs EVERYTHING?

Follow along for more of the WHY behind the things kids do! 💜

10/23/2026

I know watching your kid climb higher and higher can make your stomach drop!

But think about everything their body is doing along the way.

They're figuring out where to put their feet, how far they can reach, when to shift their weight, and whether they can make it to the next spot.

That's balance, strength, coordination, motor planning, and body awareness all working together!

And just as importantly, they're learning what their bodies are capable of doing.

As a pediatric PT, I think sometimes we're so quick to tell kids to be careful that we forget how much they learn through movement.

Of course, we need to consider safety, their abilities, and whether the equipment is appropriate. But kids also need opportunities to challenge themselves and figure things out.

Anyone else have the kid who's ALWAYS climbing to the very top?

Follow along for more of the things I've learned in 20 years as a pediatric PT!

10/22/2026

Think about how much movement we got as kids without anyone planning it.

Riding bikes. Climbing trees. Building forts. Playing outside until dinner.

We weren't just playing.

We were building strength, balance, coordination, body awareness, and giving our nervous systems valuable sensory input.

Nobody called it sensory input. It was just childhood.

Fast forward to 2026.

Many kids spend more time sitting and less time in unstructured play. Yet we still expect them to sit still, focus, and regulate.

As a pediatric PT, I think we're overlooking something important.

Movement isn't just a break from learning. It's part of how kids learn.

What did your afternoons look like growing up?

10/22/2026

Sometimes there's more going on than a kid just wanting their hood up.

After 20 years as a pediatric PT, I've learned to pay attention to the little things kids do to make themselves more comfortable.

For some, pulling a hood up helps reduce visual distractions, creates a little sense of enclosure, or just makes everything around them feel a little less overwhelming.

Of course, not every kid wears a hood for sensory reasons. But I think it's worth asking WHY before automatically telling them to take it off.

Does wearing a hood really need to be such a battle?

10/22/2026

Some kids wear their hoods up ALL the time. Even pulling the strings so tight you can barely see their face!

After 20 years as a pediatric PT, I've learned to pay attention to what kids repeatedly choose.

Sometimes it's the snug pressure, less visual input, or simply the feeling of being tucked into their own little space.

Not every behavior is sensory, but there's usually a reason behind what kids prefer.

Anyone else have a child who practically lives inside their hoodie?

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