Playful Heart Pediatric OT and Parent Education

Does any of this sound like you?

  • I want to learn how to play with my child in a way that is natural, easy, and engaging.
  • I want to make the best use of the time together with my child, but I'm not sure how to do this.
  • I need help in addressing my child’s underlying neurodevelopment challenge.

If so, you're in the right place!

You want to interact with your child in a way that will help them learn and grow

You’re always trying to make the most of the valuable time you have with your child

And you wish you had evidence-based, fun, and engaging activities to do together that include social-emotional development, cognitive development, and sensorimotor development.

The only problem is...

  • You are not sure how to help your child reach their full potential
  • You want to help your child but are feeling overwhelmed and over scheduled
  • You can’t find activities that are joyful AND evidence-based AND easy to add to your daily routine

You wish you could wave a magic wand and make it easy for you and your child to learn joyfully together simply by learning how to play at just the right level

Imagine If...

Imagine if you had a qualified professional to provide Occupational Therapy through evidenced-based modalities

  • I can teach you how to play and learn together with what you already have.
  • I can help you to feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey.
  • I can collaborate with you to make the most of your valuable time.
  • I can teach you how to make the most of everyday routines and materials.

If you feel

  • You don't know how to support your child's development
  • You don't want to purchase another toy or program
  • You want to help your child learn without having to do anything "extra"

I can

  • Teach you how to do more with less
  • Empower you with the tools to make the most out of each interaction
  • Give you strategies that you can integrate into daily routine without becoming overwhelmed

When you work with me, you get...

  • Someone who is committed to helping you and your family to reach your goals.
  • Someone who will collaborate with you while keeping up to date with the latest research in child development.
  • Someone who is dedicated and experienced in helping families play together.
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Occupational Therapy

As a mom, grandmom, and pediatric occupational therapist for 25+ years, I take play seriously! I strive to make therapy fun. We’ll work together to develop an evidence-based plan of care for your little one (newborn to 3). I am located in beautiful Frenchtown, New Jersey right next to the Delaware on the border of Pennsylvania and I am licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

Credentialing: OTR/L (Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist), Yoga For The Special Child Provider, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, C/NDT (Certified Neuro-Developmental Treatment), Play Project™ Consultant, TummyTime! Method™ Provider.

Tongue Tie and Torticollis Care

Together, we’ll work to optimize the timing of your tongue tie release. I’ll provide bodywork and oral motor therapy that will help increase tongue strength, range of motion, and  endurance — providing whole-body neurodevelopment therapy. This will help increase your baby’s functional skills such as feeding and help regulate their nervous system. We’ll work to balance tension throughout your baby’s body for optimal development both before and after release

Play Project™ Consultant

The Play Project™ is a parent-implemented, relationship-based, intensive early intervention program for young children with Autism that I develop for you (newborn to 5). Children learn through play — I’ll help you develop a Play Plan unique to your child and your family’s needs in a way that enhances development.

Here's how I'll support you:

Offering private occupational therapy for children 0-3. As a mom, grandmom, and pediatric occupational therapist for 25+ years, I take play seriously! I strive to make therapy fun. We can work together to develop a parent-implemented, research-based, program for your child.

Contact me if you have concerns about your child’s developmental milestones, head-turning preferences, tethered oral tissues, head shaping, or is expected to be on the autism spectrum.

Book a discovery call now!

Email me at [email protected]. I can’t wait to meet you and your child, and help you on your journey to your child’s optimal potential!

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This is for you if...

  • You believe learning should be fun.
  • You believe that the relationship between your child and yourself is critical in their growth and development.
  • You believe that your child needs to engage in activities that are meaningful and relevant to them in order for learning to take place.
  • You believe you can effect change to help your child reach their highest potential.
  • You believe you are your child's best advocate and potential play partner.
  • You want to follow the research and are ready to play!
I'm in! Let's do this!

"It is a Happy Talent to know how to play"

If you’re still on the fence, book a free exploratory call. Let me know what’s holding you back and we can work together to help find a solution that works for you and your family.

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I can’t wait for you to come and play!