Nurture Collective

Join Our Team as a Passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/COTA) looking to make a difference in children's lives? We want you to join our team at our Whittier clinic!

Position: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/COTA)
Location: Whittier Clinic
Schedule: Saturdays

What We Offer:
- Rewarding Work: Make a lasting impact on children’s lives by helping them achieve their full potential.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality care.
- Flexibility: Perfect for those seeking a part-time opportunity to supplement their current schedule.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced and caring colleagues in a positive and nurturing environment.

Who We’re Looking For:
- Passionate: You love working with children and are committed to helping them grow and succeed.
- Qualified: Must be a licensed OTR/COTA with experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
- Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative setting and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team.
- Saturday Availability: This position requires availability on Saturdays.

Why Join Us?
At Nurture Collective, we believe in fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere where our team and patients can thrive. Your work will directly impact the well-being and development of children, making each day rewarding and fulfilling.

Apply Now: Don’t miss the chance to be part of something special! If you’re passionate about pediatric occupational therapy and want to work with a team that values your expertise, apply today!

Help us create brighter futures—one child at a time!

🚀 Elevate Your Career with Dynamic Pediatric Therapy! 🌟

We're on the lookout for passionate Speech Therapist to join our dynamic team. If you’re dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, we want to hear from you. 🗣️

🗣️✨ Send your CV to [email protected] and let's embark on a journey of professional growth and fulfillment together. 🌈👩‍⚕️

As parents, we know the importance of believing in our children. We are the first to encourage and support them as they take on new challenges and pursue their dreams. Believing in our children is more than just words of encouragement - it’s an essential part of their growth and development. When we show them that we believe in them, we give them the confidence to take risks, explore new ideas, and reach for the stars.

Our belief in our children is also a powerful reminder that they are capable of achieving great things. It’s a reminder that with hard work, dedication, and resilience, anything is possible. By believing in our children, we are sending them a strong message: we trust them to make good decisions, and we have faith in their ability to succeed. So let’s commit to believing in our children and helping them reach their full potential.

In our modern world, where parents are often busy and preoccupied with work and other obligations, it’s easy to forget the value of spending quality time with our children. Spending time with children is essential for both their development and our own well-being. It helps us build strong, positive relationships with our children, instilling a sense of trust, security, and love. It also encourages them to open up and communicate their thoughts and feelings, which can make them more confident and better equipped to handle difficult or stressful situations.

In addition, spending quality time with our children also allows us to teach important life lessons and good values. We can also use this time to introduce them to new activities, such as sports, music, or art, which can help develop their skills and interests.

Social and emotional skills are the foundation for a child’s success in life, both now and in the future. It helps children learn to regulate their emotions, make better decisions, interact appropriately with peers, and build relationships. It also plays an important role in a child’s academic success. Studies have shown that children with strong social and emotional skills have better academic performance, fewer behavioral problems, and greater overall happiness.

Here are the five competencies for social and emotional development.

This Valentine's Day, take a moment to express your love and appreciation for the special people in your life. Show your friends and family how much you care by sending cards, flowers, or even just a simple text message. No matter how you choose to celebrate, make sure to share the joy of this special day.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Social-emotional development plays an integral role in children's healthy growth and development. This type of development focuses on a child's understanding of social norms, developing relationships with peers and adults, and developing a sense of self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Recent studies have linked social-emotional development to academic success, mental health, and long-term well-being, making it the cornerstone of positive childhood development. We must recognize the importance of helping children build sound emotional skills from a young age, as this will help them become successful individuals in their future endeavors.

Therefore, it is crucial that we prioritize and plan activities to nurture and promote social-emotional development in children. We should focus on team building, problem-solving, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Furthermore, we should provide regular opportunities for children to participate in these activities and ensure that they are given the necessary support to develop their social and emotional skills.

It is PT month in October🎉 Our Physical Therapist, Ellen, would love to share information with you about Torticollis! 💚💙

October is AAC awareness month 🎉 It is the time to celebrate how amazing communication can be! 💜💙

This grounded theory study explored women’s experiences of postpartum anger and rage - the why and how to reduce anger: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10497323221120173

Why are moms angry?

Violated expectations, unmet needs (for sleep, emotional support, practical help, time for self), and feeling on edge (being stressed, fatigued, resentful, anxious, sad) contributed to intense anger.

Women were angry shouldering most of the child care burden when partners did not fully engage in parenting. One participant shared:

“I get to shower twice a week. My husband has a shower daily. I do not get to have a shower peacefully. He’s supposed to have the kids so I can shower and it’s not two minutes before both my children are sitting on the bathroom floor and he’s out sitting on the couch on his phone.”

Women expressed anger at themselves for violating their own expectations of themselves:
“It felt like I wasn’t able to enjoy any of my time as a new mother. I put a lot of pressure on myself to think I could continue to travel and work and do all these things as a new mother…It definitely affected my confidence.”

Women also struggled to get their needs met:
"There would be times where I would be in tears. Just wanting my needs met, and they’re not being met, like night after night. I’m not getting any sleep."

Partners taking an active role in infant care, family, friend, clinician support and community programs for parents and babies helped to prevent and reduce anger. Helping women with their sleep can help to reduce postpartum anger.

"I'm fine."

Right?
Sound familiar?
Sometimes it's just easier to say that than to try to explain everything. Especially when you aren't sure how the listener will respond.
I'm fine. It's just easier.
But it may not help you feel better.
Find your safe person and let them know how you feel.

Comic from book "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" by illustrated by

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Feeling frustrated by your child's behaviour?

Take a moment and think.

Sometimes it's not about them but about YOU.

Thank you Happy as a Mother for the reminder❤

The Decline of Play and Rise in Children's Mental Disorders There's a reason kids are more anxious and depressed than ever.

Nurture Collective is hiring.

https://mynurturecollective.com/careers/

Moms face many factors that contribute to sleep struggles. Sleep disturbances often begin during pregnancy, due to increased urination, heartburn, or physical discomfort.

Once the baby comes, moms are often taking on more night wakes and feeds, and dealing with stress, or even anxiety and depression, all of which come with higher risk for insomnia.

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shelby Harris, , clinical psychologist and author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, to discuss what causes sleep problems and why maternal sleep should be protected.

See an excerpt from the podcast blog post below ⤵️

Before my first son was born, I spent a lot of time preparing for his sleep. Picking out a bedside co-sleeper for when he was little, choosing a crib for later, shopping for sleep sacks and pacifiers and sheets.

What I didn’t spend any time doing was forming a plan for my own sleep. I imagined that I would sleep when the baby slept and that even though I would be tired, it would be manageable.

Of course, it was harder than I had ever imagined. I stirred at every movement, every noise my son made. I intervened to nurse probably more often than I needed to. And I tried to take on every nighttime responsibility—not because my husband wasn’t willing to support, but because I felt like I had to be the one to do everything.

If I could do it all over again, I would do things differently. I would probably move the co-sleeper a little farther away. I would try to worry less. But most importantly, I would make a plan from the beginning to protect my own sleep.

Head to happyasamother.co/blog to read more or listen to Episode 120 with

via Modern Day Wonderland

The decline of play in preschoolers — and the rise in sensory issues Here is a new post from pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, author of a number of popular posts on this blog, including “Why so many kids can’t sit still in school today,” as well as “The right — and surprisingly wrong — ways to get kids to sit still in class” and “How s...

“Years of scientific study have shown us that, when children’s stress response systems remain activated at high levels for long periods, it can have a significant wear-and-tear effect on their developing brains and other biological systems. This can have lifelong effects on learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health.” - Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child “

Job Description
Nurture Collective is a growing company looking to hire Speech-Language Pathologists to provide Early Intervention Therapy (birth to three population), as well as the preschool to the school-age population in the clinic, remote with teletherapy, or in-home.

We are contracted through East Los Angeles Regional Center as well as medical insurance companies and are focused on a family-centered approach to therapy.

Early Intervention experience is a plus, but not necessary as training can/will be provided! Flexible schedule and caseload.
Minimum qualifications:
- CA state SLP licensure
- Own mode of transportation
- Current CA driver's license
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months full time or 1-year part-time experience with birth-3 year population for early intervention clients
- Experience with the Autistic population is a plus

Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible caseload numbers
- Competitive hourly rate
- Some CEU compensation available
- Clients in your area to minimize driving time
- Possible remote work

Come join our team of amazing Speech Language Pathologists! Our goal and passion is to help children and their families communicate with each other and the world around them - all while having fun!

Job Description
Nurture Collective is a growing company looking to hire Speech-Language Pathologists to provide Early Intervention Therapy (birth to three population), as well as the preschool to the school-age population in the clinic, remote with teletherapy, or in-home.

We are contracted through East Los Angeles Regional Center as well as medical insurance companies and are focused on a family-centered approach to therapy.

Early Intervention experience is a plus, but not necessary as training can/will be provided! Flexible schedule and caseload.
Minimum qualifications:
- CA state SLP licensure
- Own mode of transportation
- Current CA driver's license
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months full time or 1-year part-time experience with birth-3 year population for early intervention clients
- Experience with Autistic population is a plus

Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible caseload numbers
- Competitive hourly rate
- Some CEU compensation available
- Clients in your area to minimize driving time
- Possible remote work

Come join our team of amazing Speech Language Pathologists! Our goal and passion is to help children and their families communicate with each other and the world around them - all while having fun!

Nurture Collective is a growing company looking to hire Speech Language Pathologist Assistants to provide Early Intervention Therapy (birth to three population), as well as the preschool to the school-age population in the clinic, remote with teletherapy, or in-home.

We are contracted through East Los Angeles Regional Center as well as medical insurance companies and are focused on a family-centered approach to therapy.

Early Intervention experience a plus, but not necessary as training can/will be provided! Flexible schedule and caseload.
Minimum qualifications:
- CA state SLP-A licensure
- Own mode of transportation
- Current CA driver's license
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months full time or 1 year part-time experience with birth-3 year population for early intervention clients
- Experience with Autistic population a plus

Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible caseload numbers
- Competitive hourly rate
- Some CEU compensation available
- Clients in your area to minimize driving time
- Possible remote work

Come join our team of amazing Speech Language Pathologists! Our goal and passion is to help children and their families communicate with each other and the world around them - all while having fun!

Nurture Collective updated their business hours.

That’s why we address perinatal health in early intervention.

Did you know that PMADs can occur up to 1 year postpartum?

It’s important to keep an eye on your mental health throughout that first year, and reach out for help.

You can call or text HELP to 800-944-4773 to reach the PSI HelpLine to find support in your area 💙

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