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Choosing Toys That Help Your Baby Grow and Learn

What Parents Should Know About Selecting The Perfect First Playthings What Babies Really See and Love Did you know babies see best at a...

Apr 142 min read

10 Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper to Boost Your Kids’ Skills

As the holiday season wraps up, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of leftover wrapping paper. Instead of tossing it aside,...

Jan 22 min read

10 Body Sock Activities to Improve Body Awareness and Sensory Processing

Does your child constantly touch their friends, bump into things, or knock items off tables inadvertently? Your child may be struggling...

Aug 2, 20233 min read

World Bicycle Day: Get Your Kids Bike Savvy with POTS

Bike riding is great exercise and an excellent way to bond with friends, but for many of our children, learning to ride a bike can be...

Jun 3, 20233 min read

11 Toys to Buy for the Hypersensitive or Autistic Child

1. Marble Fidget in Mesh Sleeve: The marble fidget has calming, mesmerizing effects that encourage focus, calm, and improved mood. Keep...

Jan 3, 20232 min read

5 Fun Snow Activities to Improve Sensory Integration, Strength, Fine and Gross Motor Skills

The winter season is now in full swing, and we have already had our fair share of snowfall. It may be warmer and more comfortable to...

Dec 8, 20222 min read

3 Activities with pennies to Strengthen Fingers and Develop Fine Motor Skills

Did you know that over 25 muscles within the hand need to be strong and well-coordinated to support fine motor skills? Most children...

Nov 11, 20221 min read

5 Fun Sticker Games & Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Body Awareness

Stickers elicit a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation when they’re peeled off of a sticker sheet. When sticking it to a surface,...

Nov 4, 20222 min read

FALL FUN: Boost your Child's Strength, Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Processing

Fall is here, and your children are well into their second month of school. Although the weather may be getting cooler, there's still...

Oct 31, 20221 min read

BEST TONGS for Hand Strengthening & Fine Motor Coordination

Tongs are a great tool for hand strengthening, fine motor coordination, and improving pre-writing and pre-scissors skills by...

Sep 23, 20221 min read

6 Outdoor Activities to Strengthen the Core

Does your child love to play outdoors? Get them to play outside and have some fun this summer with these 6 Outdoor Activities to Improve...

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Spring into Action: Enjoy the Ride!

Spring is here! And so is the warm weather. With this blog we begin a series in which we will share activities, games, and crafts for...

May 1, 20193 min read

Managing Play-dates For the Sensory Challenged Child

For many children, play dates are a skill to be mastered. For children with sensory processing disorders or autism play-dates can be...

Jan 7, 20193 min read