Hi! We’re Claire & Lauren! Welcome to The Inspired Treehouse!
We’re pediatric physical and occupational therapists who share information, activities, and resources related to child development. Our email newsletter includes weekly freebies like downloadable/printable activities and handouts!
Our Go-To OT Tools 🙌
Hey there! There are a lot of OT tools out there. But the ones that get used the most are the ones that keep kids engaged while building real skills.These are the tools we reach for again and again during therapy sessions and during our developmental play groups. For OT Month, we've decided to round up some of our all-time favorite OT tools and toys! Happy OT Month (and happy shopping!) -Claire & Lauren *This email contains affiliate links Kid-Friendly Hole Punch One of our favorite tools for...
Happy OT Month 💛 Grab Your Free Poster!
Hi there, It’s OT Month, and it feels like the perfect time to pause and celebrate the work we do every day! The problem-solving, the creativity, the connection… and all the behind-the-scenes effort that often goes unnoticed. Here are a couple of simple ways to celebrate occupational therapy and to treat yourself (or your favorite OT) this month! 👉 Download our FREE OT Month Poster(Print it, frame it, hang it in your therapy space - or give it to your favorite OT as a gift!) It’s a visual...
OT Month Sale - CEUs Included!
Hi there! If you’ve been wanting more clarity, better strategies, or just a chance to knock out some CEUs for when license renewal time rolls around…now is a great time to check out Harkla! Their OT Month Sale is ending soon, and it includes some of their most helpful, practical courses and trainings for therapists, teachers, and parents. Why We Love Harkla Courses There’s no shortage of information out there. But what we appreciate about Harkla’s trainings is that they focus on real-life...
Waiting until the last minute? This is it! 🚨
If you’ve been thinking about joining Rooted in Play and telling yourself you’ll decide later… This is your reminder: 👉 Later is now. The special launch pricing ends in just a few hours and the price will be going up! It’s easy to keep thinking…“I’ll look at it later”. But if this idea has been on your mind, there’s probably a reason. You know what this work could feel like: More play, connection, and creativity. Less rushing, pressure, and time spent on paperwork and admin tasks. Rooted in...
Today's the last day for the discount!
Hello! Just a reminder that the launch discount for Rooted in Play ends tonight, and the fee will increase to its regular price of $299. If you’ve been thinking about exploring a new way to use your therapy skills with kids, now is the best time to join! Rooted in Play: The Developmental Play Group Framework Inside the training you’ll learn how to design and run developmental play groups in your community — a model that allows therapists to focus on play, connection, and meaningful...
👇 This might be what you’ve been missing...
There’s a reason so many pediatric therapists feel frustrated and burned out in their day-to-day work. It’s not the kids. It’s everything else. The paperwork.The documentation.The meetings.The constant rushing from one session to the next. And over time, the parts of this job you actually love start to get moved to the sidelines. The play.The connection.The creativity. That’s exactly why we created Rooted in Play - our training that teaches therapists how to start their own developmental play...
You probably have questions...
Over the past week, we’ve been thrilled to hear from so many of you with questions and comments about our developmental play group model. We love sharing more about what we do! Any time you’re considering something new, especially something that looks a little different from your current work, questions and concerns are likely to come up. So we wanted to take a minute to walk through some of the most common ones we’re hearing right now. You were asking... 🤷♀️ “Do I need business experience to...
If you’re doubting yourself… read this.
Over the past few days, we’ve heard from so many therapists who feel excited about the idea of creating developmental play groups in their communities. And we’ve also heard a bit of hesitation. We've had therapists ask:• What if I’ve never run a business before?• How do I find kids to fill a group?• What if I don’t feel confident leading something like this? And we get it because most of us carry at least a little bit of imposter syndrome. Even after years of experience. Even when we know...
All of the best parts of therapy (without the frustrations)
It's finally here... For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about two things: 1. Imagining what your ideal work situation might look like as a pediatric therapist. 2. The power of play as one of the most meaningful and impactful parts of therapy. We've heard from hundreds of therapists who are dreaming of a work situation where they can: • Connect with kids more deeply• Focus on play and creativity• Spend less time buried in paperwork and documentation• Use their expertise in ways...
Want Stronger Hands? Start Here...👋
Hi there! If fine motor skills and hand strength are a struggle, sometimes it can be tempting to reach for worksheets for more structured practice. But true, functional hand strength and motor skills don't come from worksheets. They come from PLAY! In particular - squeezing, pulling, pinching, pushing, and manipulating objects in ways that feel interesting and meaningful. ✋ The best part? It doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated!*This post contains affiliate links. Free, Low-Prep Fine Motor...
We’re pediatric physical and occupational therapists who share information, activities, and resources related to child development. Our email newsletter includes weekly freebies like downloadable/printable activities and handouts!