Looking for an easy activity using items you already have at home? Try creating your own sensory bin! Sensory bins are containers filled with various tactile materials such as sand, rice, noodles, or shaving cream. It provides children with opportunities to explore...
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, Halloween can often be overwhelming, scary, and unusual. Here are some sensory strategies from our occupational...
Tantrums can happen at any age, not just during the "Terribles Twos". You may have experienced a situation when a child is showing behaviors such as whining if they don’t get candy, flapping their hands while they are watching a video, or running away when you tell...
Preparing for preschool! What should my child be doing? At 3 years old children are becoming more independent and are wanting to do more activities by themselves. They should be able to: Get undressed by themselves and help with other self-care activities like...
“How to get my child to help with chores around the house?" If you’re like most families, chores are probably one of the most frequent causes of family disagreements. Children whine and complain, arguments break out, and nothing gets accomplished. Sometimes it feels...
If your child doesn’t like you to brush or style their hair it can be for a variety of reasons. They might not be able to sit in one place for a long time They might not like the feeling of their head being touched It might really hurt due to tangles tugging on their...
Everybody knows the uncomfortable feeling of being in a public place when a child starts throwing a tantrum for something that they want. Many parents know the specific struggle of having their own child start to tantrum in a public place. Usually, parents will end up...
Whenever the start of the school year rolls around there’s an old Staples commercial that plays in my head. The Andy Williams Christmas song “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is playing while a joyous parent dances through the aisles, trailed by 2 very...
The 4th of July is a day filled with cheer and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement to help your child enjoy the fireworks...
Becoming a Patient Parent As a parent, there are times when your patience is tested. Everyday tasks can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. There are a handful of tips and resources to help gain more patience and how to better handle those frustrating...
