Kids Groove and Grow
Welcome to Kids Groove and Grow. Our mission is to guide and enhance child development by providing up-to-date information, activities, tips, ideas, and resources for parents, educators, and kids. Let’s get started.
About me
My name is Adriana Stapella, and I am a pediatric occupational therapist. I am passionate about helping young children reach their full potential. I enjoy supporting, educating, and empowering parents, teachers, and therapists in every aspect of children’s developmental success. My education includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees of Science of Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI. I have practiced exclusively in pediatrics for over 15 years in Chicagoland, and now for the past several years in Phoenix, AZ. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and two children, hiking, traveling, camping, and blogging.
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Strong Preschool Drawing Skills Skyrocket Success
Drawing is a beautiful way for children to express themselves. Developing drawing skills at an early age is crucial in advancing preschool-aged children. Drawing...
Coloring Skills are Powerful for Preschoolers’ Growth
Should we care about coloring skills nowadays? How can coloring compete with electronics, TV, and other high-tech toys? As an occupational therapist in a preschool...
Discover Why Messy Play Is Important
Many parents cringe at the thought of giving their kids messy play activities to do. Playing with slime or clay sounds fun to the kids, but who cleans up the mess?...
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