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    May 15, 2017January 23, 2026 Pediatric Therapy

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Feb 19

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We are celebrating the beauty of all traditions as we welcome the Lunar New Year together. Wearing red reminds us of joy, good fortune, protection, and fresh beginnings—values we honor across cultures and families. This celebration is about curiosity, connection, and respect for the many ways our community marks new beginnings. As we step into this new lunar cycle, we invite abundance, growth, and bright possibilities for every child and family we serve. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness, health, and new opportunities. ❤️🧧 Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at aMAYzing Kids!

We are celebrating the beauty of all traditions as we welcome the Lunar New Year together. Wearing red reminds us of joy, good fortune, protection, and fresh beginnings—values we honor across cultures and families.

This celebration is about curiosity, connection, and respect for the many ways our community marks new beginnings. As we step into this new lunar cycle, we invite abundance, growth, and bright possibilities for every child and family we serve.

Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness, health, and new opportunities. ❤️🧧
Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at aMAYzing Kids! ...

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Feb 18

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Oral motor strength and coordination is essential for supporting safe mealtimes, nutritional intake, and independence in feeding! Here are 🔟 fun and easy exercises that can help build the oral motor skills needed for chewing, drinking, swallowing, and overall feeding success — all with the help of the ARK Z-Vibe®! Find out more information on this helpful ARK blog about oral motor skills written by our OTs, link in bio! 🥤🍎 1️⃣ Warm-up & Cool Down
Why it helps: Preparing the mouth before feeding or settling after challenging textures.
 2️⃣ Animal Kisses
Why it helps: Lip strength which supports straw drinking and the ability to keep food/liquid inside the mouth to avoid food/liquid loss during mealtimes. 3️⃣ Smile for the Camera/Say Cheese!
Why it helps: Cheek engagement for steady, efficient chewing and straw drinking. 4️⃣ Simon Says
Why it helps: Tongue tip control for moving food where it needs to go. 5️⃣ Tag!
Why it helps: Oral sensory awareness for supporting efficient movements and accepting different textures and temperatures. 6️⃣ Alligator Chomps
Why it helps: Chewing strength, endurance, and the ability to chew on both sides, which is a building block for developing a rotary chew pattern. 7️⃣ Lip Tug-of-War
Why it helps: Lip seal for straw drinking, keeping food/drinks in the mouth, and controlling utensils to off load food more efficiently.
 8️⃣ Elevator Lifts
Why it helps: Lifting food upward toward the palate to get ready for swallowing.
 9️⃣ Trap It!
Why it helps: Lip closure to help with clearing utensils, decreasing drooling, and decreasing food/liquid loss.
 🔟 Tongue Slides
Why it helps: Tongue lateralization, moving food from one side of the mouth to the other, and for proper rotary chewing. 👉 Save this to try at home or share with a friend! Have questions? Ask your OT or contact us at (949) 600-5437 to learn more about how therapy can support your child!

Oral motor strength and coordination is essential for supporting safe mealtimes, nutritional intake, and independence in feeding!

Here are 🔟 fun and easy exercises that can help build the oral motor skills needed for chewing, drinking, swallowing, and overall feeding success — all with the help of the ARK Z-Vibe®!

Find out more information on this helpful ARK blog about oral motor skills written by our OTs, link in bio! 🥤🍎

1️⃣ Warm-up & Cool Down
Why it helps: Preparing the mouth before feeding or settling after challenging textures.

2️⃣ Animal Kisses
Why it helps: Lip strength which supports straw drinking and the ability to keep food/liquid inside the mouth to avoid food/liquid loss during mealtimes.

3️⃣ Smile for the Camera/Say Cheese!
Why it helps: Cheek engagement for steady, efficient chewing and straw drinking.

4️⃣ Simon Says
Why it helps: Tongue tip control for moving food where it needs to go.

5️⃣ Tag!
Why it helps: Oral sensory awareness for supporting efficient movements and accepting different textures and temperatures.

6️⃣ Alligator Chomps
Why it helps: Chewing strength, endurance, and the ability to chew on both sides, which is a building block for developing a rotary chew pattern.

7️⃣ Lip Tug-of-War
Why it helps: Lip seal for straw drinking, keeping food/drinks in the mouth, and controlling utensils to off load food more efficiently.

8️⃣ Elevator Lifts
Why it helps: Lifting food upward toward the palate to get ready for swallowing.

9️⃣ Trap It!
Why it helps: Lip closure to help with clearing utensils, decreasing drooling, and decreasing food/liquid loss.

🔟 Tongue Slides
Why it helps: Tongue lateralization, moving food from one side of the mouth to the other, and for proper rotary chewing.

👉 Save this to try at home or share with a friend! Have questions? Ask your OT or contact us at (949) 600-5437 to learn more about how therapy can support your child! ...

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Feb 17

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❄️🎉 Meet Our Community Partners & Sponsors for the Snow Day Grand Opening Extravaganza! 🎉❄️ We are beyond excited to celebrate our Snow Day Grand Opening with the incredible local partners who make our community so special. These sponsors share our heart for supporting kids, families, and learning in meaningful ways—and we’re proud to spotlight them! 🌟 I Can Academy 🌟 At I Can Academy, the mission is simple but powerful: empower every learner to unlock their full potential. Serving Mission Viejo and many Orange County communities, I Can Academy supports K–12 students through small-group tutoring and homeschool programs led by highly qualified, credentialed teachers. What truly sets them apart is their personalized, standards-aligned approach. Using pre-assessments, they identify each child’s strengths, close learning gaps, and set ambitious yet attainable goals—helping students build confidence and achieve grade-level success and beyond. From reading, writing, and math to social skills and college readiness, I Can Academy offers comprehensive programs in a nurturing, supportive environment that feels like a true academic home. ✨ Squnchy ✨ We’re also thrilled to partner with Squnchy, a sensory craft and stress-relief brand that brings creativity and calm together. Squnchy’s DIY squishy balls provide soothing tactile stimulation that supports emotional regulation and focus—especially beneficial for neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD and autism. It’s hands-on fun with a purpose, helping kids self-soothe, reset, and stay engaged. 💙 Why This Matters Our Snow Day Grand Opening Extravaganza isn’t just a celebration—it’s about community, connection, and supporting kids in ways that help them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. We are so grateful to partner with organizations that align with these values.

❄️🎉 Meet Our Community Partners & Sponsors for the Snow Day Grand Opening Extravaganza! 🎉❄️

We are beyond excited to celebrate our Snow Day Grand Opening with the incredible local partners who make our community so special. These sponsors share our heart for supporting kids, families, and learning in meaningful ways—and we’re proud to spotlight them!

🌟 I Can Academy 🌟
At I Can Academy, the mission is simple but powerful: empower every learner to unlock their full potential. Serving Mission Viejo and many Orange County communities, I Can Academy supports K–12 students through small-group tutoring and homeschool programs led by highly qualified, credentialed teachers.

What truly sets them apart is their personalized, standards-aligned approach. Using pre-assessments, they identify each child’s strengths, close learning gaps, and set ambitious yet attainable goals—helping students build confidence and achieve grade-level success and beyond. From reading, writing, and math to social skills and college readiness, I Can Academy offers comprehensive programs in a nurturing, supportive environment that feels like a true academic home.

✨ Squnchy ✨
We’re also thrilled to partner with Squnchy, a sensory craft and stress-relief brand that brings creativity and calm together. Squnchy’s DIY squishy balls provide soothing tactile stimulation that supports emotional regulation and focus—especially beneficial for neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD and autism. It’s hands-on fun with a purpose, helping kids self-soothe, reset, and stay engaged.

💙 Why This Matters
Our Snow Day Grand Opening Extravaganza isn’t just a celebration—it’s about community, connection, and supporting kids in ways that help them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. We are so grateful to partner with organizations that align with these values. ...

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Feb 17

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Congratulations to Coastal Kids Laguna Hills for winning our aMAYZing Kids Super Bowl Bagel Contest! A huge thank you to all the practices for joining in on the fun and showing off your team spirit! We love celebrating our amazing community of pediatric partners — you’re all MVPs in our book! #AmayzingKids #AKCommunity #PediatricPartners #SuperBowlFun

Congratulations to Coastal Kids Laguna Hills for winning our aMAYZing Kids Super Bowl Bagel Contest!

A huge thank you to all the practices for joining in on the fun and showing off your team spirit!

We love celebrating our amazing community of pediatric partners — you’re all MVPs in our book!

#AmayzingKids #AKCommunity #PediatricPartners #SuperBowlFun ...

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