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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is Occupational Therapy? 

What is Occupational Therapy? Many people think occupational therapists help people find jobs — which we do not. We treat and support people of all ages with a disability, a delay, or an injury which interferes with their daily functioning. We use...