Blog & Podcasts
Occupational Therapy & School Readiness: Building Confident, Capable Learners from the Inside Out
True school readiness goes far beyond letters and numbers — it begins with strong bodies, regulated emotions, confident social skills, and capable hands. Occupational therapy plays a vital role in building these foundational skills, helping children transition into the classroom with confidence and resilience. Our Early Learners Launchpad Pre-Literacy Program is thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child and create a strong, joyful start to their academic journey.
Baby Containers and Infant Motor Development
Baby containers can be helpful briefly, but overuse may limit an infant’s natural movement. Free floor time supports strength, coordination, and healthy motor development.
Flexible Feeding: Supporting Confident, Nourished Families
Flexible feeding is about nourishment without pressure. It supports children’s growth while honoring appetite, sensory needs, and family rhythms. By releasing rigid rules and building trust around food, families can foster confidence, curiosity, and a healthier relationship with eating—at the table and beyond.
School Readiness & Development: Preparing Children for the school year
School readiness is about more than academics—it’s about nurturing confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Developmentally supportive environments help children build the skills they need to grow, adapt, and thrive.
Understanding ADHD and Executive Functioning in Children
ADHD affects executive functioning skills like focus, organization, and emotional regulation. With understanding and support, children can build these skills and thrive.
Infant Feeding and Torticollis: Understanding the Connection and How to Support Your Baby
Feeding challenges in infants can be connected to torticollis, which affects neck movement and positioning. With early support and proper positioning, feeding can become more comfortable while supporting healthy development.
Welcoming the New Year: Growing, Healing, and Thriving Together
The New Year is a time for reflection, renewal, and setting meaningful intentions for growth. At All Together Wellness, we’re proud to support individuals and families with compassionate, collaborative care that helps turn goals into lasting progress. As the year begins, we’re here to walk alongside you—every step of the way.
A Merry, Mindful Christmas: Prioritizing Health & Wellness During the Holiday Season
The holidays are joyful but often overwhelming. Simple wellness habits can help you stay balanced, and we’re here to support you every step of the season.
Why Support, Not Pressure, Builds Lasting Confidence
Building real confidence isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about feeling supported. Kids thrive when they’re encouraged, not pressured. When adults create safe, nurturing environments where mistakes are part of learning, children develop genuine resilience and self-belief. Support builds confidence that lasts long after the moment has passed.
Understanding Milestones: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
Every child grows and develops at their own pace, but understanding milestones can help parents know when extra support might be needed. From first steps to first words, each stage builds important skills for independence and confidence. Learn what’s typical, when to seek help, and how therapies like occupational, physical, speech, feeding, and music therapy at All Together Wellness can nurture your child’s unique path to growth.
How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season for Your Child
The holidays can be joyful yet overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivities. A few simple adjustments can help create a calm, comfortable, and inclusive season for your whole family.
The Magic of Halloween: A Healthy Celebration for Kids’ Minds, Bodies, and Creativity
Halloween is more than costumes and candy—it’s a celebration of imagination, movement, and community. From boosting creativity and confidence to encouraging outdoor play and balance, Halloween offers joyful opportunities to support children’s health and wellness in every sense.
Tylenol During Pregnancy: A Functional Medicine Perspective on Safety, Science, and Options
For decades, acetaminophen (Tylenol®) has been the most common pain and fever relief recommended for expectant mothers. Recent studies suggest possible links between prenatal Tylenol use and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD. From a functional medicine perspective, the key mechanism involves acetaminophen’s depletion of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant. This blog explores safe alternatives, natural pain relief options, and how to make informed, guilt-free choices for both mom and baby.
NEW PODCAST: A Legacy of Leaders
Dr. Jenny sits down with Morgan Yonge from On A Mission to talk about community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area!
Helping Children Build Emotional Regulation: A Parent’s Guide
Every child experiences big feelings, but emotional regulation is a learned skill. Through parent regulation, co-regulation, and practicing calming strategies, children develop the tools to manage emotions effectively. When challenges persist, pediatric occupational therapy can uncover underlying causes and provide individualized support.
Supporting Children’s Growth: The Benefits of Pediatric Therapy Services
At All Together Wellness, we provide play-based pediatric therapy—physical, occupational, and speech—to help children build skills and reach milestones. Step Up for Students scholarships can help cover costs.
Everything Your Child’s Speech Therapist Wants You to Know about Tongue Ties …And then some
Tongue ties, lip ties, and buccal ties—collectively known as tethered oral tissues—can impact feeding, speech, sleep, and overall oral function. Signs may include difficulty latching, poor weight gain, picky eating, speech delays, or mouth breathing. A functional assessment by a trained provider is essential, and treatment may involve therapy, team-based care, and in some cases, release. With early intervention and support, children can thrive in feeding, speech, and growth
One Big Reason Your Child’s Sensory Challenges Aren’t Improving – And What You Can Do About It
Is your child’s sensory progress stuck despite tools like weighted blankets or headphones? The reason may be retained primitive reflexes—early patterns that can disrupt sensory processing, regulation, and development. This blog shares how addressing these reflexes can restore balance and help your child feel calmer and more confident.
What Does a Speech Therapist Do?
Speech therapy goes far beyond practicing sounds—it supports speech clarity, language, social communication, stuttering, voice, feeding and swallowing, cognitive-communication, and AAC. Whether a child is late to talk, struggling with social skills, or an adult is recovering from injury, SLPs help individuals communicate, connect, and thrive.