School Time Readiness

In today’s tech-filled world, many parents notice the same pattern at home: when there’s a quiet moment, children often reach for a screen. While technology can be helpful in moderation, play remains one of the most important ways children grow, connect, and learn about the world. At Progressive Pediatric Therapy, our Play Development Wellness Visit helps families understand how play develops and provides simple, practical strategies to encourage creativity, independence, and connection—without the daily battles over screen time.

For many families, learning to ride a bike is one of childhood’s biggest milestones.It represents freedom, confidence, independence, and fun.But for some children, bike riding can also feel frustrating, scary, or overwhelming. Parents often wonder:

In today’s digital world, children are spending more time typing, tapping, and swiping, and less time writing by hand. Many parents notice the effects quickly.

When parents think about kindergarten or preschool readiness, most think about academics first:

Summer is a time for fun, family vacations, pool days, and a much-needed break from the school routine. But for many children, summer can also bring something educators call the “summer slide” the loss of important academic skills during the months away from school. For children who struggle with reading, language, or literacy confidence, those gaps can grow even wider over the summer months. That’s why Progressive Pediatric Therapy created our Summer Private Reading Intensive — a personalized, one-to-one literacy experience designed to help children strengthen foundational reading skills while building confidence and momentum before the new school year begins. Using the trusted Lively Letters® approach, our summer program combines evidence-based literacy instruction with engaging, multisensory learning strategies that help children stay motivated and successful.

Important changes are coming to Florida’s Medicaid Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan beginning October 1, 2026.

Continuing education is essential for pediatric physical therapists who want to stay current with evidence-based treatment strategies, maintain licensure, and improve outcomes for children and families.

Continuing education is essential for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to stay current with evidence-based practices, maintain ASHA certification, and provide the best outcomes for their clients.

Continuing education is essential for pediatric occupational therapists who want to stay current with evidence-based practices, maintain licensure, and deliver the best outcomes for children and families.