The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a set of strategies that builds richer relationships. It inspires appropriate behaviors by energizing children when things are “going right”, and it sets clear limits. Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy is proud to present special guest speaker, Micki O’Brien   **Are you a PARENT who would like to parent from […]

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1. Elevated Sportz Trampoline and Fun Center, Bothell Elevated Sportz Indoor Trampoline and Fun Center features premier wall-to-wall trampolines for all ages, a safe environment for young children in the Kidz Adventure four story play castle, party suites for birthdays/celebrations, and a café with delicious food and beverages. The trampolines areas are divided into 4 […]

To keep active while indoors, try a scavenger hunt! Make a list of 10-20 items in your home. Try to use as many areas of the home as possible and list things up high and down low. Try to make the order of the list such that there is a lot of backtracking. Have the […]

What is W-sitting? W-sitting is a common seated position for children, along with criss-cross, ring sitting, and side sitting. In the W-sit position, a child sits on their bottom with knees bent, feet tucked under, and legs out to each side creating a “W” formation with their lower body. Because it is such a commonly-seen […]

Earlier and earlier every year, the holidays approach. Some of us look forward to the lights, the music, food, and family. Others dread it. For kids with sensory processing problems and their families it can be a trying time. School is out and routines are non-existent. Lights are flashing, there are intense sounds and smells […]

October is National Physical Therapy Month and we want to talk about Torticollis and Plagiocephaly in babies, two common conditions Pediatric Physical Therapists treat at Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy. Torticollis is a condition where a baby’s head and neck tilt to one side. According to Robert E. Lyle, MD, associate professor in the Department […]

As a pediatric physical therapist (PT), I am often asked what it is exactly that I do all day. Here’s a taste of some of the questions I get: What does a physical therapist do? What does a physical therapist do with kids? Why would my child need physical therapy? I am always happy to […]