Thrive Pediatric Therapy

08/20/2026

School has been back just long enough for families to realize, “Oh yeah... we need a routine again.” 😅

A few simple things can make those school mornings and evenings feel a little easier:

🎒 Pack backpacks the night before
👕 Lay out tomorrow’s clothes
🥪 Keep breakfast choices simple
📚 Create one spot for backpacks, shoes, and school papers
😴 Start winding down a little earlier at night

And if your routine isn't running like clockwork yet? That's okay. It takes time for kids (and grown-ups!) to adjust.

One small change at a time can make a big difference. 💙

08/11/2026

🎉Thrive is ready for year 5!!🎉

07/21/2026

☀️ Tired of hearing, "I'm bored!"? ☀️

Try making an "I'm Bored Jar!" 💙

Write simple activity ideas on slips of paper or popsicle sticks and let your child pick one whenever boredom strikes. It's a fun way to encourage creativity, independence, and active play all summer long!

Need a few ideas to get started?

🫧 Blow bubbles
🌿 Go on a nature scavenger hunt
🎨 Draw with sidewalk chalk
🚲 Ride your bike or scooter
📚 Read a book
🧱 Build something with blocks or LEGO® bricks
🧺 Build a blanket fort
💃 Have a dance party
🍓 Help make a snack
🐻 Have a teddy bear picnic
💦 Play in the sprinkler

Sometimes, a little boredom is exactly what kids need to discover their next adventure. 🌞

✨ What would you add to your family's "I'm Bored Jar"? Share your favorite ideas below!

07/06/2026

🚲 Teamwork starts earlier than you might think. 💙

Sometimes it looks like two little friends figuring out how to share a bike.

In that one moment, they're learning so much more than taking turns. They're practicing communication, problem-solving, patience, cooperation, and encouraging one another along the way.

These everyday interactions help build the social, emotional, and motor skills that children will carry with them for years to come. Teamwork makes the dream work!

At Thrive Pediatric Therapy, we love celebrating the little moments because they often lead to the biggest milestones. 💙

07/03/2026

Our office is currently closed in observance of the 4th of July. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend.
🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy 4th of July!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/23/2026

Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to all my staff! (Every single one of you, not just the ones in the pic☺️)

A couple of weeks ago I got to celebrate my birthday with one of our kiddos with a Frozen-themed party, and it ended up being such a sweet and special day. Everyone was so thoughtful, and I truly felt appreciated and loved!♥️

I’m really grateful to work with such supportive and amazing people. You all make a difference every single day, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do!!
🩷Dara

06/15/2026

💙 Behind every new word, every breakthrough, and every confident voice is a speech therapist who cared enough to keep showing up.

To our incredible Speech Therapy team, both those pictured and those behind the scenes, thank you for the difference you make every single day. We are so grateful for you.

Help us celebrate these amazing therapists with a little love below! 👏

06/10/2026

Friday and Saturday at 6pm.🎉

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?!”
~ Dr. Seuss

See Cat in the Hat and your other favorite Seuss characters live onstage next weekend! ❤️🩵

Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13, 6:00pm
The Center for the Arts
Tickets sold at the door, or here: www.russellvillecenter.net

Special thanks to Lyndsay C. Photography!

05/15/2026

This week, we have been honoring National Stuttering Acceptance Week. This acknowledgment helps raise awareness, foster understanding, and offer encouragement to children and individuals who stutter.

Stuttering does not define intelligence, personality, or potential, and one of the best ways we can support someone who stutters is through patience and kindness. 💬

✔️ Maintain eye contact
✔️ Let them finish their thoughts
✔️ Focus on what they’re saying—not how they’re saying it
✔️ Create space where they feel heard and supported

Sometimes the smallest moments of understanding can make the biggest difference in a child’s confidence. 💙

04/24/2026

💛 Happy Occupational Therapy Month! 💛

Today we’re celebrating the amazing OT team at Thrive—the ones turning play into progress every single day! 🎉

From tiny hands learning big skills…
To building confidence, independence, and smiles along the way…

Our OT’s make a difference in ways that truly matter. 💙

Drop a 💛 below to show them some love!