Kids In Motion Pediatric Therapy & Wellness

08/29/2026

💙 Play is more than just fun!

When children play, they’re learning, exploring, problem-solving, building confidence, and developing important skills—all while doing something they enjoy! 🧩🎨🏃

Play gives children opportunities to practice skills in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and fun.

What’s your child’s favorite way to play? 👇

Tell us in the comments! We’d love to hear what they’re into right now. 😊

🧸 Curious which toys our therapists recommend? We’ll be sharing some of their favorites next week!

08/29/2026

👀 How Can Visual Schedules Help Children?

Visual schedules are a simple tool that can help children understand what is happening now and what comes next. 💙

They can help children:

🧠 Know what to expect
🔄 Prepare for transitions
💬 Understand routines and directions
🎯 Build independence
😊 Reduce frustration and uncertainty

Visual schedules can be especially helpful during morning routines, getting ready for school, therapy sessions, bedtime, or other activities that happen throughout the day.

✨ Sometimes, seeing what comes next can make all the difference!

💬 Have you used a visual schedule with your child? What routine has it helped with?

08/27/2026

📚💙 Have fun this school year! 💙📚

To all of our kiddos and families heading back to school—whether you started last week or just started this week, we hope your school year is filled with learning, growing, playing, and plenty of fun!

Remember to celebrate the little victories along the way. Every new skill, new friendship, new experience, and new accomplishment is something worth celebrating. ✨

From all of us at Kids In Motion, have a wonderful school year! 🍎📚💙

08/26/2026

✨ Speech-Language Therapy Is More Than Just Speech! ✨

Our Speech-Language Pathologists support children across a variety of areas, including:

💬 Articulation
🗣️ Fluency
🎤 Voice & Resonance
📚 Receptive & Expressive Language
👂 Hearing
🍎 Feeding & Swallowing
🧠 Cognitive Communication
🤝 Social Communication

Every child is unique, and therapy is tailored to their individual strengths and needs.

We currently have openings for speech therapy! To learn more about our speech-language services and how we can support your child, visit our website. 👇

🔗 https://www.mandankids.com/

08/25/2026

We love all forms of communication! 💭🗣️

08/24/2026

✨Meet the Therapist! ✨

We're excited to introduce Lexie, our Occupational Therapist! 👋

Lexie is an Occupational Therapist who loves helping children develop new skills while creating meaningful relationships through every stage of their therapy journey.

Here's a little more about her:

🃏 Favorite therapy activity: Any type of card game
📚 Favorite children's book: Just in Case You Ever Wonder
🌿 Hobbies: Chasing her toddler, trying new recipes, and spending as much time outside as she can
💙 Why pediatrics? "I enjoy hearing all the funny things my patients have to tell me and the relationships I get to build with them!"

At our clinic, we know that the connections we build are just as important as the progress we celebrate—and Lexie brings warmth, encouragement, and plenty of smiles to every therapy session.

To learn more about Lexie and our team, visit the link below! 👇

https://www.mandankids.com/lexie

As an occupational therapist, I believe every child deserves the opportunity to participate confidently in the activities that matter most to them. Whether that's enjoying family meals, getting dressed independently, succeeding at school, or feeling more confident in everyday routines, my goal is to...

08/24/2026

🤍 National Breastfeeding Month 🤍

Breastfeeding and infant feeding can look different for every family—and sometimes, a little extra support can make a big difference.

At Kids in Motion, Julie Price, OTR/L, Certified Lactation Counselor and Occupational Therapist, provides specialized support for:

• Breastfeeding & bottle feeding
• Latching and feeding difficulties
• Oral motor function
• Infant development
• Transitioning to solids
• And more

Julie takes a whole-body, family-centered approach to understand what may be impacting your baby’s feeding and helps families feel more confident along the way.

If you have concerns about your baby’s feeding, contact us to learn more about how we can help.

https://www.mandankids.com/programs/clc

08/22/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Unsung Hero, Julie! 🌟

Kids In Motion was honored to nominate Julie Price, OTR/L for the Chamber EDC Unsung Hero Award—recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to serve others, often without seeking recognition.

While Julie was not selected as one of the final three, being nominated is a reflection of the incredible impact she has on the families, children, and team members she serves every day.

Julie, to us, you will always be an Unsung Hero. 💙

Thank you for leading with compassion, supporting others, and making a difference every single day. We are so proud to have you as part of the Kids In Motion family!

Want to learn more about Julie and the work she does? Visit her bio on our website:
https://www.mandankids.com/julie

08/20/2026

Some of the best opportunities to work on developmental skills happen during everyday routines. 💙

Try these simple ideas at home:

👕 Getting dressed: Let your child practice buttons, zippers, and pulling clothing on/off to build independence and fine motor skills.

🧸 Clean-up time: Have your child carry toys, push a laundry basket, or reach to put items away to work on strength and coordination.

📚 Reading together: Ask questions, describe pictures, and give your child opportunities to point, gesture, or use words to build communication skills.

🍽️ Mealtime: Encourage your child to help set the table, use utensils, or pour with assistance to practice coordination and independence.

✨ Small everyday moments can create big opportunities for learning!

What are some of your favorite ways to support your child’s growth and development at home? Share your ideas with us below! 👇