Building Blocks for Babies focuses on teaching parents the foundational skills they need to feel confident supporting their child's development in a play based, interactive group setting. This group is co-run by a licensed occupational and physical therapist who specialize in early childhood development. Email amy@pegasustherapyot.com to register.
In this group you will cover a wide variety of topics including:
Building Blocks for Babies is taught at three different developmental levels:
Building Blocks for Babies is not covered by insurance and will cost $180 for the 6 series class. Classes build upon the previous one, so attendance to all is encouraged. Parents will not be reimbursed for classes missed. Building Blocks for Babies welcomes both mothers, fathers, and/or other caregivers to participate with their child. Premature/ NICU families are welcomed and accommodated, as well as children with developmental delays. This series is not intended to replace PT or OT, but can compliment services. Insurance will not cover this course. This is a wellness service, meant to educate parents, not a therapy service even though it is taught by occupational and physical therapist. Information provided is meant for educational purposes only.
In this group you will cover a wide variety of topics including:
- playful ideas and games to assist meeting developmental milestones
- how to support attachment and regulation
- the basics of sensory processing and how it impacts your baby's behavior
- toys and household items for play that facilitate age appropriate engagement and development
Building Blocks for Babies is taught at three different developmental levels:
- Newborn Prep is aimed at expecting parents to learn about babies birth to 2 months pending
- Level 1 Class is aimed at babies 8 weeks to 6 months old February 8- March 15, 9:30- 10:30 am, virtual
- Level 2 Class is appropriate for babies 6 months to 12 months old pending
- Level 3 Class is best suited for children 12 months to 18 months old pending
and - Level 4 Class, Building Blocks for Toddlers, is a play group for children 18 months to 3 years will meet post pandemic
Building Blocks for Babies is not covered by insurance and will cost $180 for the 6 series class. Classes build upon the previous one, so attendance to all is encouraged. Parents will not be reimbursed for classes missed. Building Blocks for Babies welcomes both mothers, fathers, and/or other caregivers to participate with their child. Premature/ NICU families are welcomed and accommodated, as well as children with developmental delays. This series is not intended to replace PT or OT, but can compliment services. Insurance will not cover this course. This is a wellness service, meant to educate parents, not a therapy service even though it is taught by occupational and physical therapist. Information provided is meant for educational purposes only.
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Frequently asked Questions:
Who is teaching this?
This class is being co-taught by Alli Rei, physical therapist and Amy Seymore, occupational therapist. Between the two of them they have over 16 years of pediatric therapy experience and are both mothers of young children. They are passionate about educating young families to create an ideal environment for development.
Is this in person? What about Covid?
Protecting your sweet babies is our top priority. For this reason we are hosting all classes virtually. You will log on with your little one (or without if that helps you focus/learn better) at the same time each week and learn a new set of games, songs, and equipment to progress your child.
What if my brain is too tired to remember what you teach?
We understand the sleepless nights! We will provide handouts with the highlights of what we teach each week and have a password protected area of the website with example videos.
What if my child is napping during class time and I have to miss it?
Each class is recorded and will be available to participants for 30 days after the initial date. If you have questions you can email the instructors and they will answer during the Q & A portion of the next class. Caregivers can also attend without their child and practice on a doll.
Is this therapy? Does insurance reimburse me?
This is not therapy, and is not intended to replace PT or OT, but can compliment services. Insurance will not cover this course. This is a wellness service, meant to educate parents, not a therapy service even though it is taught by occupational and physical therapist. Information provided is meant for educational purposes only.
Who is teaching this?
This class is being co-taught by Alli Rei, physical therapist and Amy Seymore, occupational therapist. Between the two of them they have over 16 years of pediatric therapy experience and are both mothers of young children. They are passionate about educating young families to create an ideal environment for development.
Is this in person? What about Covid?
Protecting your sweet babies is our top priority. For this reason we are hosting all classes virtually. You will log on with your little one (or without if that helps you focus/learn better) at the same time each week and learn a new set of games, songs, and equipment to progress your child.
What if my brain is too tired to remember what you teach?
We understand the sleepless nights! We will provide handouts with the highlights of what we teach each week and have a password protected area of the website with example videos.
What if my child is napping during class time and I have to miss it?
Each class is recorded and will be available to participants for 30 days after the initial date. If you have questions you can email the instructors and they will answer during the Q & A portion of the next class. Caregivers can also attend without their child and practice on a doll.
Is this therapy? Does insurance reimburse me?
This is not therapy, and is not intended to replace PT or OT, but can compliment services. Insurance will not cover this course. This is a wellness service, meant to educate parents, not a therapy service even though it is taught by occupational and physical therapist. Information provided is meant for educational purposes only.