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Sand and Water Play to Enhance Motor and Sensory Development

Welcome to Summer! Using sand and water in play activities is highly beneficial for enhancing different areas of development in young children. Here are some key ways in which exploring in sand and water can support motor and sensory deve...

Ball Skills

Ball skills refer to the ability to control a ball using different parts of the body. This may include basic actions such as throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling, which are fundamental for many sports and physical activities. Practicing with balls helps children develop hand-eye coo...

Many years ago, back when I was a senior in high school, I was required to complete a Senior Project—an extensive, several-month-long deep dive into a career of interest. This project would consume me as I researched, wrote about, and volunteered in this strange-sounding profession called occupation...

Birthday Party Support for the Sensory Sensitive Child

Over the years I have known many children and families for which birthday celebrations can be stressful, overwhelming experiences. For some children the loud, chaotic party (whether in their own home or at another venue) can simply be too overw...

Outdoor Winter Play & Ideas for Cold Weather

When preparing our kids to play outside in the cold, watch out for overheating. There’s a tendency to pile on clothing while still indoors, and some kids just can’t tolerate getting heated up. You may need to put on the final layers outdoors. Here are so...

New Routines: Improving Fine Motor Skills at Home

Happy New Year! Start the new year off right by helping children identify a habit or routine in which they can become more independent. (Just focus on one!) Cleaning up their toys without being reminded, trying new foods, or practicing good table ma...

Holiday Travel Tips

The holidays can be the most exciting time of the year, but also the most stressful for so many reasons. Each family has different dynamics and supporting children through the holiday hustle and bustle can be difficult when excitement abounds and routines are changed. Traveling,...

Holiday Survival Guide: Thanksgiving

It's a hard lesson, but try not to let others dictate how you spend your holiday. Learn to not let the expectations of others dictate what is best for your family. Come late, leave early, bring comfort items, and watch for signs of stress so you can make necessa...