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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...

Helpful Halloween Tips:

Halloween can be a really fun holiday for young children. It can also be challenging for kids to manage their emotions amidst all the excitement. For children with sensory sensitivities it can be an especially overwhelming experience to navigate. Here are a few tips that can...

Classroom Setup and Design

Creating an effective early education learning environment for preschoolers involves thoughtful consideration of various areas, including tabletop activities, circle time, and quiet spaces. When setting up tabletop activities, it's essential to create a calm and organized...

Backpack Safety and Sizing Recommendations: 

More than half of the millions of children who carry backpacks to and from school each day, carry too much weight. This can result in neck, shoulder, and back pain.  The American Occupational Therapy Association recommends that your child carry a backpac...