National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)

09/17/2026

Sportsmanship in the NICU

Every player has a role. Some score, some defend, some protect the net, and others create opportunities that may never appear on the scoreboard. Success isn't about one player—it's about trusting one another and working toward the same goal.

The same is true in neonatal care.

Caring for medically complex and preterm babies requires an entire team. Neonatal therapists bring specialized expertise, but our greatest impact happens when we collaborate with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, social workers, and—most importantly—families.

No single person determines the outcome. Every observation, every conversation, and every contribution have the potential to positively influence a lifetime.

True teamwork means recognizing the strengths each person brings, being willing to learn from one another, supporting colleagues through challenges, and celebrating progress together—even when that progress comes in the smallest of steps.

In the NICU, sportsmanship isn't about who gets the credit. It's about showing up with humility, respect, and a shared commitment to giving every baby the strongest possible start.

09/16/2026

We're so excited for International Neonatal Therapy Week!

It's right around the corner and we're getting ready to celebrate with our amazing community from around the globe. 🌍💚

💙 32 Countries
💙 6 Continents
💙 1 Family

Where do you practice? Share in the comments below! 🗺️

09/15/2026

Join us during INTW for our first NANT International Community Meet Up! During this complimentary virtual gathering neonatal therapists from around the world can ask questions and explore new ways to pioneer and scale neonatal therapy services.

https://neonataltherapists.org/internationalmeetup

During this complimentary virtual gathering neonatal therapists from around the world can ask questions and explore new ways to pioneer and scale neonatal therapy services. 

09/15/2026

Are you looking for a resource spruce up to your current neonatal therapy documentation? Are you are looking for more meaningful and objective goals?

If so, we've got you covered! Sample Goals is a 6-page document outlining neonatal therapy goals related to these areas of practice:

🩵 Environment
🩵 Family
🩵 Sensory
🩵 Neuromotor and musculoskeletal
🩵 Neurobehavioral
🩵 Oral feeding and swallowing

Free for Members!

✅ Download yours today: https://neonataltherapists.com/sample-goals-for-neonatal-therapy/

09/14/2026

🌍 T-minus ONE week until International Neonatal Therapy Week!

We can't wait to celebrate all the neonatal therapists who make a difference every day. It's a time to be inspired, connect, learn, and have some fun together as a community.

📅 September 20 - 26th, 2026
🔗 https://internationalneonataltherapyweek.com/

Get ready to join the celebration and connect with colleagues worldwide!

09/12/2026

🌟 Let's celebrate all neonatal nurses! 🌟

This week is dedicated to honoring the neonatal nurses who continue to give their all for babies and families in the NICU.

Every day we witness your skill, compassion, and teamwork. You are essential in giving our tiniest patients the best possible start.

Neonatal nurses and therapists work side by side, combining their unique expertise to provide the best possible support for babies and their families.

💙 Thank you for the heart, expertise, and care you bring to the NICU.

09/11/2026

Today we honor and remember the lives lost, bravery shown and unity that carried us through.

From the sacrifice and strength of those who ran toward danger and the lives lost, to those who stepped forward to protect selflessly.

Never forget. 💙🤍❤️

09/10/2026

🌍 Neonatal therapy may look a little different around the world, but so many of the challenges we face are the same.

How do you build a neonatal therapy program? Grow your services? Build strong relationships within your NICU team? And how do you keep moving forward when the path looks different in every healthcare system?

During International Neonatal Therapy Week, we're bringing two neonatal therapists from different parts of the world together to talk about exactly that.

Join Christy Gliniak, PhD, OTR/L, CNT, and Susana Trallero, PT, PhD Candidate, from Barcelona, Spain, for NANT's first International Community Meetup on September 23.

Susana will share her experiences advancing neonatal therapy in Spain, while Christy will offer perspectives shaped by her U.S. practice and global collaborations. There will be plenty of room for questions and conversation along the way.

📅 September 23
🕐 12:00 p.m. ET
💻 Free virtual event

Whether you're new to neonatal therapy or have been doing this work for years, we'd love to have you join us.

Come curious. Bring your questions. And let's learn from each other.

Registration is required: https://neonataltherapists.com/meetups/

09/09/2026

👶 Torticollis from NICU Through the First Year: More Than Just a "Twisted Neck"

Taught by Jennie Jacob, MSPT, CNT, NTMTC, CNBE-H, this course provides foundational knowledge about torticollis and helps each patient get the care and support they need.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
🩵 Identify skeletal structures involved with Torticollis
🩵 Define the impact on all areas of infant function
🩵 Apply concepts to practice and intervention within their discipline-specific practice

For: OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal Professionals
Level: Intermediate

➡️ Available now in your NANT Learning Hub.
https://neonataltherapists.com/courses/torticollis-from-nicu-through-the-first-year-more-than-just-a-twisted-neck/

09/08/2026

“For neonatal therapists, the guidelines offer a valuable opportunity to bridge disciplinary perspectives by establishing a common language, shared principles, and greater alignment around oral feeding assessment, decision making and progression.”

https://neonataltherapists.org/bridgingthegap

“For neonatal therapists, the guidelines offer a valuable opportunity to bridge disciplinary perspectives by establishing a common language, shared principles, and greater alignment around oral feeding assessment, decision making and progression.”