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12-18 Months

OT tips and developmental activities for babies 12-18 months old

Toddler

+3

Tantrums Aren't Bad Behavior

Mar 6, 2026

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4 min read

Tantrums Aren't Bad Behavior

What your child’s nervous system is really trying to tell you

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+4

Snow Days Are Sensory Gold

Jan 30, 2026

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4 min read

Snow Days Are Sensory Gold

How to turn a day inside (or out) into regulation, learning, and connection

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+6

A New Year With Little Ones

Jan 2, 2026

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4 min read

A New Year With Little Ones

Why fresh starts with kids are about rhythm, not resolutions

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+4

Opening Presents Is a Skill

Dec 25, 2025

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5 min read

Opening Presents Is a Skill

Why excitement, regulation, and patience all show up at gift time

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

Reaction Time: The Hidden Skill Under Every Toddler Move

Dec 12, 2025

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5 min read

Reaction Time: The Hidden Skill Under Every Toddler Move

Why fast brain-to-body communication matters—and how to build it through play

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+6

Thanksgiving Reflections: The Stories Our Kids Will Remember

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

Thanksgiving Reflections: The Stories Our Kids Will Remember

Why shared moments, rituals, and family connection matter more than perfect plans

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+3

Mommy Wrist: How to Prevent Overuse Injuries from our Little Ones

Nov 7, 2025

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6 min read

Mommy Wrist: How to Prevent Overuse Injuries from our Little Ones

Carpal tunnel, wrist pain, and how to care for yourself while caring for everyone else

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

Tag, You’re Not It

Nov 2, 2025

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5 min read

Tag, You’re Not It

Why clothing textures bother some kids—and how to gently help them adapt

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

0-6 Months

+5

Repeat After Me: Why Repetition Builds Real Skills

Oct 24, 2025

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4 min read

Repeat After Me: Why Repetition Builds Real Skills

The magic of “again!”...and why doing the same thing isn’t boring, it’s brain-building.

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

6-12 Months

+1

Standing Tall: How Pulling Up Builds Strength and Confidence

Oct 17, 2025

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4 min read

Standing Tall: How Pulling Up Builds Strength and Confidence

The tiny milestone that sets the stage for balance, coordination, and independence

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+3

Talk Like They Understand...Because They Do

Oct 12, 2025

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4 min read

Talk Like They Understand...Because They Do

Why your baby deserves real conversation (even before words)

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+6

Sensory Seekers vs. Sensory Avoiders

Sep 30, 2025

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4 min read

Sensory Seekers vs. Sensory Avoiders

Why your child may crave more—or less—of the world around them

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

0-6 Months

+5

Step by Step: Building Sequencing Skills

Sep 19, 2025

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4 min read

Step by Step: Building Sequencing Skills

From peek-a-boo to school projects, sequencing helps kids put life in order.

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

Colorful Connections

Sep 11, 2025

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4 min read

Colorful Connections

How learning colors builds more than vocabulary—it builds brains

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+6

The Wiggle Reflex: Spinal Galant in Action

Sep 5, 2025

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4 min read

The Wiggle Reflex: Spinal Galant in Action

Why that newborn “squirm” matters, and how to support healthy integration

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+3

Why your baby needs you more than screens

Aug 21, 2025

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4 min read

Why your baby needs you more than screens

Eye contact is the original Wi-Fi connection

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

0-6 Months

+2

First Bites, Big Milestones

Aug 15, 2025

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4 min read

First Bites, Big Milestones

Starting solids the OT-approved way for strong sensory, motor, and mealtime skills

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

 Safety Starts with Senses

Aug 8, 2025

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4 min read

Safety Starts with Senses

Helping kids build the body and brain skills to spot danger before it spots them.

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+4

Sound It Out: How to Help Your Child Tune In, Not Tune Out

Aug 1, 2025

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4 min read

Sound It Out: How to Help Your Child Tune In, Not Tune Out

Rhythm, music, and movement tools to strengthen auditory processing and support better listening skills.

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

0-6 Months

+5

Fine Motor Milestones: From Cheerios to Chair Buckles

Jul 24, 2025

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5 min read

Fine Motor Milestones: From Cheerios to Chair Buckles

Building independence one pinch at a time — the OT guide for parents of curious hands.

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Newborn

+6

Mom on the Clock #012

Jul 17, 2025

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4 min read

Mom on the Clock #012

Turning the Lift-the-Flap Book into a Brain Gym

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

Mom on the Clock #011

Jul 11, 2025

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4 min read

Mom on the Clock #011

Let Them Help: Turning Chores into Child Development

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+3

Mom on the Clock #010

Jul 4, 2025

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4 min read

Mom on the Clock #010

Kid needs Attention? Try Lifting a Laundry Basket

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

0-6 Months

+4

Mom on the Clock #009

Jun 26, 2025

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5 min read

Mom on the Clock #009

“Why Is Everything Going in Their Mouth?” — Understanding Oral Seeking (and What to Do About It)

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky

Toddler

+4

Mom on the Clock #008

Jun 19, 2025

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4 min read

Mom on the Clock #008

Body Awareness: Because Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes Deserve Equal Credit

Eliana Savitsky
Eliana Savitsky
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