The Center for Childhood Development

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

Dr. Russell Barkley, one of the leading researchers in ADHD, puts it simply: ADHD isn't about knowing what to do. It's about doing what you know, at the right time.

That's why "just try harder" doesn't work. Kids with ADHD often understand the expectation perfectly. The gap is in executive function: the brain's ability to pause, plan, and follow through in the moment.

At The Center, our therapists work on these exact skills, building the self-regulation and follow-through that make daily routines easier for the whole family.

08/03/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month! 🌿

Every skill your child builds, big or small, is a step toward whole-body wellness. Balance, strength, confidence... it all connects. That's the whole-child approach behind our Feeding, OT, PT, and Speech-Language Therapy teams.

Bonus points if it involves a two-wheeler and zero training wheels. 🚲️

07/31/2026

What do you mean not everyone makes their s'mores with solar powered ovens while waiting for their tie-dye shirts to finish up? ☀️🎨 This is just a typical day for the Cooking and Art Groups at the CCD!

07/27/2026

Icky Sticky Science was a HIT! 🧪✋

From gooey slime to messy hands and even messier giggles, our kiddos got the full sensory science experience. Nothing beats a little "ick" for building fine motor skills and tactile tolerance!

07/23/2026

✅ Coffee filter butterflies
✅ Painted canvases
✅ Homemade ice cream

That's what fun looks like at our summer pop-up groups! 🌟

07/20/2026

Turns out the best way to eat fruit (and marshmallows) is off a stick! 🍓🍢

Our kiddos had a blast at the 4th of July pop-up group building fruit kabobs and painting fireworks masterpieces. Summer fun at its finest! 🍓🎆

07/16/2026

We're hiring! 📣

We're looking for a part-time to full-time Occupational Therapist to join our team at our Holland location.

If you're passionate about pediatric OT and making a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. 👇

https://thecenterforcd.com/employment-opps/

07/14/2026

"Play is the real work of childhood."
– Mr. Rogers 💚

This year's groups were something special. We learned 🧠, laughed 😂, created 🎨, and ate. Yummmmm 🍽️. Can't wait until next year! 🎉