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"Children learn as they play but more importantly, they learn how to learn." - O Fred Donaldson Play optimizes child development and is the basis for the overall cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children...

School is out… woo hoo! Summer is a fun time for family bonding, enjoying some fresh air and the great outdoors, and…. fine motor skills?! Since school is out, your children may not be getting therapy for a few months. To help...

Winter holidays can be a magical time of the year, but can also be overwhelming and stressful for some.  This is especially true for children who have sensory differences.  Here are 10 strategies to help your "sensory child"...

Hello and thank you for joining us... we hope this finds you having a good week! Stress and anxiety continues to run high in our society. Below are some tips, activities, and tools to help you keep it in check. But remember if...

Summer break can be a wonderful time for enjoying the great outdoors, promoting family bonding, and for increased leisure activities and free play. Many camps, summer therapy programs, and other organized summer activities that...

Winter holidays are a magical time of year and offer lots of fun opportunities to help build children's motor skills!  Here are 6 fun ways to promote fine, gross, and sensorimotor skill development this holiday season! 1....

Having a pet or just interacting with 4-legged friends has been shown to provide many benefits for children. This can be especially true for children who have special needs. Interacting with animals offers many wonderful health...

People who have trichotillomania often report that keeping their fingers busy helps to curb some of their hair-pulling habits. Fidget toys are a great tool to have on hand for reducing anxiety, decreasing stress, and helping...

As schooling begins to resume, life seems to be a lot about adjusting our expectations and trying not to default to our old ways of doing things.   Whether your children or students will be participating in hybrid learning,...

Fall is in full swing here in Michigan and it's color tour time ... Time to go see all those leaves that have turned into magnificent kaleidoscopes of browns, oranges, and reds!  Several ski resorts are offering scenic chair...

Halloween is just around the corner! Below are several fun Halloween sensory craft ideas to try at home and/or in the classroom with your kids and students.  Enjoy!   : )...

Looking for fun skill-building sensory activities to try out at home this spring? Below are some affordable and fun at-home craft ideas to try out this week for endless sensory fun!    ...