Esperanza Children’s Therapy

08/21/2026

🏃💙 Movement Matters!

Did you know physical therapy can help children build the skills they need to move, play, and participate with confidence?

Physical Therapy may help improve:
✨ Balance and coordination
✨ Running, jumping, and climbing
✨ Strength and endurance
✨ Playground participation
✨ Sports and recreational skills
✨ Overall confidence in movement

Every child deserves the opportunity to explore their world, join in activities with their peers, and reach their fullest potential. Through individualized therapy, our team helps children develop the strength and motor skills needed for everyday success at home, school, and in the community.

🌟 Small steps today can lead to big accomplishments tomorrow.

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08/14/2026

Could your child benefit from therapy? 🤔

Sometimes children need a little extra support to help them succeed at home, at school, and in their community.

🗣️ Speech Therapy can help with communication, following directions, and expressing wants and needs.
✏️ Occupational Therapy can support handwriting, self-care skills, sensory processing, and daily routines.
🏃 Physical Therapy can help improve balance, coordination, strength, and movement skills.

Every child develops differently, and therapy is designed to meet children where they are and help them reach their fullest potential. 💙

08/12/2026

We’re excited to be attending Raices y Ritmos!

Our Aprendamos Family of Services team will be there and we’d love to connect with you!

Stop by and say hello, meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about the services we offer and how we can help.

Whether you’re already familiar with what we do or just curious to learn more, we’d love to chat!

Come say hi and we look forward to seeing you there!

RAÍCES Y RITMOS IS ALMOST HERE!
Join us Saturday, August 15th from 11 AM to 2 PM at FYI+ Anthony for Raíces y Ritmos: Celebrating Our History to Our Future!
Come celebrate culture, community, and the traditions that connect us while enjoying an afternoon packed with DJ & live music, cultural entertainment, family activities, a resource fair, community mural painting, free aguas frescas, and so much more!
Featuring Orlando-Antonio Jiménez, Mariachi Real de Jalisco, Matachines San Antonio, DJ Nervous, the Gadsden High Panther Band, local speakers & poets, and more!
FYI+ Anthony Location
414 Saint Anthony St., Anthony, NM
Saturday, August 15th
11 AM to 2 PM
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate where we come from while looking toward where we're going.

08/12/2026

💙✏️ Occupational Therapy Helps With Everyday Skills
Did you know Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they use every day at home, in school, and in their communities?

OT can help children with:
✏️ Handwriting and pencil grasp
✂️ Using scissors and classroom tools
👕 Buttoning, zipping, and dressing independently
📋 Following routines and completing tasks
🤲 Hand strength and coordination
🌟 Managing sensory challenges and staying focused

These skills may seem small, but they play a big role in helping children build confidence, independence, and success in daily life.

At Esperanza Children’s Therapy, our Occupational Therapists work alongside children and families to support meaningful goals and help every child reach their fullest potential. 💙

08/08/2026

Everyday Learning Happens Everywhere

Learning doesn't just happen in a classroom or therapy session—it happens during everyday moments! 💙

Simple activities can help build your child's speech and language skills:

🧺 Talk about colors and clothing while folding laundry
🍎 Name foods, textures, and shapes during meals
🚗 Play "I Spy" or talk about what you see during car rides
📖 Read together and ask questions about the story

These small conversations help children build vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence while strengthening your connection with them.

Everyday moments can make a big difference! ✨

08/06/2026

🗣️💙 Speech Therapy Myth vs. Fact

There are many misconceptions about speech therapy, and understanding the facts can help families feel more confident when seeking support for their child.

❌ Myth: "My child will outgrow their speech delay."
✅ Fact: While every child develops at their own pace, early support can help children build important communication skills and confidence.
❌ Myth: "Speech therapy is only for children who can't talk."
✅ Fact: Speech therapy can help with speech sounds, language development, social communication, understanding directions, and much more.

At Esperanza Children's Therapy, we're here to support children and families every step of the way. Early intervention and therapy can make a meaningful difference in a child's ability to communicate, connect, and thrive. 🌟

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07/31/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and those first-day photos are memories you'll treasure forever! Before sharing them online, take a moment to protect your child's privacy and safety. 💙

Here are a few tips:

📸 Avoid showing your child's school name, teacher's name, bus number, or classroom number.

🏷️ Be cautious about sharing signs that include personal information.

📍 Turn off location tagging when posting photos.

👥 Review your privacy settings and share with trusted friends and family when possible.

💬 Talk with older children about what information is safe to share online.

The first day of school is exciting, and a few extra precautions can help keep those memories safe. 🎒✨

What are your favorite back-to-school traditions? Let us know below! 🍎

07/24/2026

Thank you to all of the wonderful families we serve for joining us at our Summer Foam Frenzy event this past weekend!

Seeing so many smiling faces, laughter, and families making memories together made the event truly special. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with you and your family every day.

Your support, enthusiasm, and participation mean so much to us. Thank you for being part of our Aprendamos Family of Services and we can't wait to see you at our next event!

07/24/2026

🎒 Today’s the day! Join us at the Cri Cri Back-to-School Event in Sunland Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 📚 Stop by the Aprendamos table to meet our team. We hope to see you there! 👋

📚🎒 Investing in our children is one of the greatest investments we can make in the future of Sunland Park.

I am thrilled that my esteemed colleague, Councilwoman Alicia Salmon, shared this noteworthy community event with me. Opportunities such as this reflect the positive impact that can be achieved when organizations, community leaders, and local partners come together in support of our youth.

I encourage families to attend the Cri Cri Learning Center Back to School Event on July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2101-2 McNutt Road. This wonderful event will provide free backpacks, school supplies, family resources, entertainment, and many other exciting activities.

To make the experience even more memorable, members of the Sunland Park Police Department and Sunland Park Fire Department will also be in attendance, giving families and children an opportunity to interact with the dedicated public servants who work every day to keep our community safe.

As a community, we grow stronger when our children are given the tools, encouragement, and support they need to succeed. A new school year brings new opportunities, new goals, and new dreams. Let us continue working together to ensure every student begins the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Best wishes to all students, parents, educators, and school staff as we prepare for another successful school year. 🌟📖



Very respectfully,

Raul T. Telles Jr.
City Councilor, District 6 | Mayor Pro Tempore
City of Sunland Park, New Mexico

Office of the City Councilor for District 6 and Mayor Pro Tempore