Small Steps, Big Leaps LLC

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Small Steps, Big Leaps LLC

Occupational Therapist + Certified Lactation Counselor specializing in infant and toddler development, feeding, head shape, torticollis, and more.
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10/19/2026

Yesterday was a great day for an open house!! Thank you so much for everyone who came out to see us! So many fun activities and costumes 🎃

If you didn’t get a chance to make it out and still are interested in learning more about what we do and how we can support your kiddo, feel free to send a DM 🧡🖤

10/17/2026

👻🎃 A NOT-SO-SPOOKY OPEN HOUSE + A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE LEGO SET! 🎃👻

Join us at Small Steps, Big Leaps for a morning of fun, exploration, and a little Halloween magic! 🧡

🎃 Sunday, October 18th | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 28 Baltimore St., Suite 6 (upstairs), Hanover, PA

✨ How do you enter the raffle? Complete all of the fun activities at our open house for a chance to win a LEGO set!

Whether you’re a current family, a familiar face, or you’ve been curious about what we do, we’d LOVE to see you! Come explore our space, meet our team, and learn more about how we support children and families through occupational therapy. 💚

Bring the kiddos, enjoy some fall fun, and enter to win! 🍂

📣 Share this with a local family who would love to join us!

FamilyFun LEGO Raffle NotSoSpookyOpenHouse

10/14/2026

Coming to see us? Let us show you the way! 👣

We know finding a new office for the first time can sometimes feel a little tricky, so we made a quick video to show you exactly how to get to our suite! 💛

📍 28 Baltimore Street, Unit 6, Hanover, PA
⬆️ We’re located upstairs, above Redding’s medical building!

🚗 Parking is available on the street in front of the building or in the parking lot right next door.

Save this video for your next visit, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help finding us!

We can’t wait to see you and your little ones at Small Steps, Big Leaps! 🩵

10/12/2026

👻🎃 Something NOT SO SPOOKY is happening at Small Steps, Big Leaps! 🎃👻

Join us for our Open House! 🧡💚

Whether you’re a current family, a familiar face, or a new friend who wants to learn more about what we do, we’d LOVE to see you there!

✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:
👋 Meet our occupational therapists
🏡 Tour our new space
💚 Learn how occupational therapy can support your child and family
🎃 Hands-on Halloween activities
👻 Come dressed in your Halloween costume!
🎁 THREE AGE-BASED RAFFLES! We’ll have three different age-range raffles, and your little one will have a chance to win a LEGO set! 🧱🎉

📅 Sunday, October 18th
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 28 Baltimore St., Suite 6 (upstairs), Hanover, PA 17331

🚗 Parking tip! Park in Hanover Parking Lot 1! Since it’s Sunday, parking is FREE! 🙌

This is a drop-in event, so stop by when it works for your family!

We can’t wait to welcome you into our space, connect with our community, and show you all the ways occupational therapy can help your child thrive! 💚

Tag a friend who should join you! 👇

10/06/2026

Because sometimes a ball stuck in a tree is a whole lot more than a ball stuck in a tree. 🌳⚽️

As an OT mom, I’ll always choose packing a ball for my kids to bring to their brother’s practice over handing them an iPad.

Not because there’s anything inherently wrong with an iPad—but because this gives him the opportunity to move, explore, problem solve, and figure things out on his own.

A ball + a tree quickly becomes:

🧠 Problem solving: How can I get the ball where I want it to go?
🔄 Adaptability: That throw didn’t work…what can I change?
🎯 Motor planning: How much force do I need? Where should I aim?
💪 Coordination & body awareness: Learning what his body can do and how his movements affect the outcome
👀 Sensory processing: Taking in information from movement, vision, touch, and the environment
🧘 Frustration tolerance: Managing the frustration when things don’t go as planned
🎯 Executive functioning: Planning, trying, adjusting, and trying again

And there’s something so valuable about giving kids the space to experience “I don’t know how to do this yet…let me figure it out.”

As an OT, I see these everyday moments as opportunities to build the skills that support participation in play, school, relationships, and independence.

So while an iPad would certainly keep him occupied during his brother’s practice…

I’ll keep packing the ball. Every time. ❤️

10/03/2026

👻🎃 You’re invited to our Not So Spooky Open House! 🎃👻

We’re opening our doors and would love for you and your family to come check out our new space in Hanover! 🧡

Come meet the occupational therapists behind Small Steps, Big Leaps, tour our new space, and learn more about how pediatric OT can support your child and family.

🎃 Come dressed in costume for a Halloween treat!
👻 Drop-in style — nothing formal!
🕷️ Hands-on Halloween activities for kids
🏡 Tour our new therapy space
💛 Learn more about our services and how we can support your family

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 28 Baltimore St., Suite 6 (upstairs), Hanover, PA 17331

Whether you’re already part of the Small Steps, Big Leaps family or you’ve been curious about what we do, come say hi and see what we’re all about!

✨ We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space! ✨

10/02/2026

⭐️ FIVE STAR FRIDAY ⭐️

There’s nothing we love more than hearing from the families we have the privilege of supporting. 💛

Behind every five-star review is a family who trusted us with something incredibly important — their child. And behind every success story is a whole lot of teamwork, connection, and those small steps that lead to the big leaps.

Thank you to this family for trusting Small Steps, Big Leaps and taking the time to share your experience. Your words mean more than you know! 🥹

If you’ve worked with us and have a few minutes to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you! ⭐️

Small Steps. Big Leaps. Big impact.

09/23/2026

Bilateral integration is our ability to coordinate both sides of the body together. Crossing midline is the ability to reach across the imaginary line down the middle of our body.

These skills support everyday activities like:
✏️ Writing, coloring, & letter formation
✂️ Cutting
📖 Reading across a page
🧩 Playing with toys
🧗 Climbing & playground play
⚽ Sports and coordinated movement

Some possible signs of difficulty include:
• Frequently switching hands
• Difficulty crossing midline
• Trouble coordinating both hands together
• Awkward or inefficient handwriting
• Difficulty with dressing or other fine motor tasks
• Challenges with eye-hand coordination or motor planning

One underlying movement pattern we may look at in OT is the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR). When this reflex remains l present beyond the expected developmental period, it may contribute to challenges with bilateral coordination and midline crossing.

👀 The exercise in this video is one way we can work on ATNR patterns while building bilateral coordination and midline-crossing skills.

Strong movement foundations can support participation in the skills children use every day—to play, learn, and grow! 💚

09/15/2026

One month ago, 4 new families reached out to us because their babies were refusing a bottle. 🍼

For many families, bottle refusal isn’t just a feeding challenge—it can impact childcare, returning to work, pumping, sleep, and a parent’s ability to feel confident leaving their baby with someone else.

And this week, we got to celebrate some BIG wins. 🤍

✨ 3 out of 4 babies are now accepting a bottle—and their moms are able to return to work.

✨ Our 4th little one is so close and continuing to make progress!

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do at Small Steps, Big Leaps.

Bottle refusal is not something we approach with a “just keep trying” mentality. We look at the whole baby—oral motor skills, sensory processing, body positioning, regulation, feeding history, the bottle itself, milk flow, environment, and the relationship between baby and caregiver.

Most importantly, we follow baby’s cues and build skills at their pace. Our goal never to force a bottle—it’s to help baby feel safe, supported, and successful with feeding.

If you’re struggling with bottle refusal, you don’t have to wait until you’re desperate or your return-to-work date is right around the corner.

Reach out to Small Steps, Big Leaps. 💛

09/14/2026

✨ There’s still time to sign up! ✨

Join us to learn how to confidently support your baby through their journey to eating! Whether you’re an expectant parent, just getting started with solids, have a baby who isn’t showing much interest, or simply aren’t sure where to go next—this workshop is for you!

You’ll gain practical, confidence-building strategies to help support your baby’s feeding journey, from readiness and seating to foods, textures, oral motor skills, and positive mealtimes.

Come with your questions and leave feeling more confident in feeding your baby—with expert guidance from a feeding specialist who understands both development and feeding. 🥄

📅 October 3, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 28 Baltimore St, Unit 6 | Hanover, PA
💰 $75
🎟️ Pre-registration required | Limited spots available

Don’t miss this opportunity to feel more prepared and confident as you navigate this exciting stage! 💛

Registration link in the bio!

Address

28 Baltimore Street , Unit 6
Hanover, PA
17331

Website

http://www.smallstepsbigleapsot.com/

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