Generations ago, nursery rhymes were created to help young children develop their rhyming skills. Nursery rhymes have withstood the test of time because the ability to rhyme is an … [Read more...]
Healthy Habits for Happy Kids
The easy part about being a parent is knowing what we want for our kids..... things like happiness, health, and fulfillment (however we define that). The tough part is figuring out … [Read more...]
Favorite Things Sensory Edition
Favorite Things Sensory Edition As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am often asked to recommend equipment or activities that are the most beneficial for children. Because every … [Read more...]
Child’s Speech, Motor Skills Behind?
Have you had that nagging feeling that something just "isn't right" with your child's motor or speech development? Is your child having difficult with things that others can do … [Read more...]
The Solution for Worried Parents
As parents, we are always worrying about our kids when they are away from us...... Are they safe? What are they doing? Where are they? Multiply those worries for parents of … [Read more...]
Sensory Steam Roller
Sensory input is so vital to the emotional and behavioral regulation of kids and adults. Think about big hugs, back massages, and shoulder rubs... all of these actions are relaxing … [Read more...]
7 Uses for Left Over Candy
Think about all candy your child accumulates at parties surrounding birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter. Yep, when you buy bulk candy the only … [Read more...]
Money Saving Therapy Swaps
There are several sensory tools or "tricks of the trade" that therapists often use to help kids succeed in the classroom and at home, including things like increasing attention span and … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Party Snacks
Most kids love everything about Halloween... costumes (they always choose superhero capes), decorations, parties, games, and sweets. Between school parties, family and friend get … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Healthier Eating for Kids
Eating healthy isn't just beneficial for obvious health reasons, studies show that healthy eating improves mood, energy levels, frustration tolerance, and can decrease hyperactive … [Read more...]
Help! My Child Can’t Sit Still!
Do you have children or students who are constantly fidgeting in their seats at school or at home? The child knows that he should be sitting still, but chances are, there's something … [Read more...]
Surprising Kid’s Products with Artificial Dyes
Most of us realize that artificial dyes are in a huge list of colorful junk foods such as M&M's, icing, soda pop, and Doritos. But did you know that these same artificial dyes have … [Read more...]
3 Moves that Boost Brain Power
We all could benefit from boosting our brain power, especially our kids. There are LOTS of ways to boost brain power out there, but few are more convenient and as simple as these 3 … [Read more...]
Decrease anxiety with “Social Stories”
Just like many professional athletes devise a "game plan" to help them prepare for their sporting events, children can also benefit from "game plans" to help them with their events of … [Read more...]
Drain Tub Time Troubles
What do you do when you child hates bathing, refuses to bathe, or throws a temper tantrums at bath time? There probably is a very valid reason why your child may hate bathing and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Foods For Improving Fine Motor Skills
The ways to improve your child’s fine motor skills are really limitless, but finding methods that are both functional and motivating will yield the best results. Using … [Read more...]
Surviving amusement parks with sensory sensitive kids
Festivals and amusement parks can be so much fun and something all children should get to experience. They are places for creating memories, being carefree, and feeling a rush of … [Read more...]
Sloppy Handwriting? Check Your Posture!
Handwriting is complex process with lots of different variables that can impact how it looks. When a parent is looking for clues as to why a child's handwriting may be sloppy, one of … [Read more...]
3 Games for Calmer Breathing
Breathing is one of the effective yet most often forgotten strategies to help regulate your sensory system. Most kids overlook breathing because, to be quite honest, breathing can be … [Read more...]
Kid’s Trick for Putting Shoes on the Right Feet!
Anyone with young children knows the struggle with kids who want to do 'everything' themselves, including putting their shoes on .... (and oftentimes, the wrong feet). Yes, it is … [Read more...]