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Boost Fine Motor Skills with Rice Krispies Snowman

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups of crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles...

Dec 1, 20242 min read

11 Sensory-Friendly Tips and Tricks for Halloween

Halloween is an exciting time for costumes, candies, and spooky fun, but for those children who are sensory-defensive or over-responsive...

Oct 27, 20232 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

Sensory-Smart Purim: Strategies for Children with Tactile Defensiveness

Purim is a joyous and festive holiday celebrated by Jewish communities all around the world. A central part of this holiday is dressing...

Mar 2, 20232 min read

Dress Up for Halloween: 10 Strategies to Help your Tactile Defensive Child Cope with Costumes

Halloween is an exciting time of year but, for children who are hypersensitive to touch ( tactile defensive ), even the thought of...

Oct 24, 20221 min read

The Importance of Touch for Babies

Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

Infant Massage

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

Thanksgiving Treats Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills

I stumbled upon these fabulous turkey treat recipes and cannot wait to try them out. The combination of temperatures and textures make...

Oct 30, 20182 min read

DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch

Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for...

Oct 10, 20182 min read

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational...

Dec 17, 20172 min read

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...

Nov 12, 20172 min read