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!
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...
What if play could be used in a whole new way?
Play is one of the most powerful tools we have as pediatric therapists. Through play, kids practice:-problem solving-motor skills-social interaction-communication-self-regulation-and more! Play is how children naturally explore the world and develop new skills. But many therapy environments don’t leave space for the kind of play that allows kids to truly engage. We've heard from hundreds of therapists whose biggest frustration with their jobs is the distraction of paperwork and documentation...
Simple Changes to Power Up Your Therapy Sessions
Sometimes the most powerful change you can make in a therapy session isn’t a new activity. It’s a new position! The way a child’s body is positioned during play and learning can completely change the level of engagement, strength, coordination, and regulation you see. Small shifts in position can wake up muscles, improve attention, and help kids access skills that feel impossible in a chair at a table. If a session feels stuck, try changing the position before changing the activity. Prone...
Have you ever imagined something different?
Many pediatric therapists entered the field because they believed in connection, play, creativity, and helping kids grow in meaningful ways. But the reality of many therapy settings doesn’t always leave room for that kind of work. Over the past 10+ years, we’ve heard from countless therapists who feel frustrated, burned out, overwhelmed, and disillusioned because the day-to-day realities of the job often leave little room for the connection and creativity that brought them to their field in...
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!