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Embracing Spring Sunlight: A Boost for Children’s Health at Totally Kids

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, our Preschool Program at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has been making the most of this delightful weather! Our preschoolers have been basking in the sunlight, enjoying outdoor activities that not only bring joy but also provide invaluable health benefits. There’s something magical about watching children…

Subacute Preschool Program

Our Preschool Program is here! Totally Kids is proud to announce that it has incorporated a dynamic, interactive, fun-filled program in our hospital. The program caters to our 2–5-year-old (active population) in our Subacute Area. The program looks to foster skills such as gross and fine motor development, social interactions, language development, sensory exploration, music,…

When Great Things Happen

Totally Kids Receives Donation of HighQ Learning Tablets What a wonderful thing it is to receive great news when you least expect it! This week Totally Kids received a donation of 30 HighQ Learning computer tablets to be utilized by our kids. The tablets were donated by STS Education, a company located in Simi Valley,…

Take a Virtual Field Trip!

Links to Online Resources to Remain Safe at Home Want to do something cool with your kids while staying safe at home? How about accessing live animal cams from one of the best aquariums and zoos in the world, or virtual tours of some of the most popular museums today? Here are some links that…

Infant Massage at Totally Kids Acute Unit

The Totally Infants Program at Totally Kids Hospital has added a Parent Education component to their program. Parents are encouraged to receive training with our therapists who have been trained in Infant Massage Technique by the Infant Massage USA Organization. Parents can participate in Infant Massage Groups along with their baby and other parents/ babies,…

Holiday Safety Tips

Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe During the Holidays The holiday season is fast approaching and yummy meals, colorful decorations, Christmas trees, and beautiful gift wrapped presents will be a reality before you know it. In addition to planning every celebration, it is important to keep the safety of your kids in mind. The most…

Halloween Safety Tips

Tips to keep your children safe on Halloween Although Halloween is a fun day for many kids, it is important to remember that it is the day in which kids have twice as many chances to get hit by motor vehicles. Here are a few easy to follow tips from Safe Kids Worldwide® to help…

Medicine Safety at Home

Did you know that medicines are the leading cause of child poisoning? In fact, in 2017, almost 52,000 children below the age of 6 were taken to the emergency room after ingesting medicines that were not meant for them. That is the equivalent to 1 child every 10 minutes. Kids are curious explorers by nature…

KidShip Begins 17th Year

The beginning of the new school year is a great reminder that all children are different, and some have special needs to be addressed in order for them to grow and mature into the best that they can be. Among those addressing these needs first hand, is our preschool KidShip. The only preschool program in…

Family Matters

Families play an important role in a child’s recovery When a child experiences a significant illness or traumatic injury, it is devastating for the entire family. For the parents, it can be physically and emotionally exhausting. For siblings, it can be a frightening time. For a child who is rehabilitating, it can be all of…