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FREE PHONE APPS FOR MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY
“In the midst of change, we often discover wings we never knew we had.” – Ekaterina Walter Need some help managing the stress and anxiety of all the unanticipated changes and unexpected new norms from the past few months? You're...
10 FUN TOYS AND GAMES TO BUILD FINE MOTOR SKILLS!
Kids learn best when they are playing! Below are 10 favorite therapy tools, toys, and games that occupational therapists, teachers, and parents love using to help children and students develop their fine motor, sorting,...
NUGGETS FOR NEW SCHOOL-BASED THERAPISTS
We know how working as a school-based therapist can be a bit overwhelming for new therapists. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions created especially for new therapists in school systems – provided by 2 seasoned itinerant...
ENCOURAGING SELF-ADVOCACY IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Re-published article with expressed permission by Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Karen Dobyns, OTD, MOT, OTR/L. Karen is a private OT contractor, part-time college professor, former school-based therapist, volunteer "cuddler" in...
THE BENEFITS OF FIDGET TOOLS: WHAT RESEARCH SAYS A...
Therapy Shoppe® is excited and pleased to welcome Carol Claflin, Ph.D. as a regular expert guest author! Dr. Claflin is a developmental psychologist, registered pediatric nurse, and former Associate Professional of Psychology...
FUN YOGA POSES FOR KIDS: ENERGIZE, RELAX, AND LEAR...
Welcome to the exciting world of kids' yoga, where little ones can embark on a journey of self-discovery, health, and happiness. Yoga offers a world of therapeutic wonders for children of all abilities. Beyond physical benefits...
SENSORY SEEKERS FIDGET KIT™ VIDEO REVIEW
Check out this parent and child review of our exclusive "Sensory Seekers Fidget Kit™! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdjVVnREGr0 Please note the Porcupine Ball shown as part of the kit in the video was discontinued by the...
HANDWRITING MADE EASIER
*Thank you to our guest author, Ellen Kinsinger, OTR/L, Creator of BrightLines Specialty Paper – "The Original Highlighted Paper!" This visually simplified paper is a top favorite choice of occupational therapists and teachers!...
SCHOOL SUCCESS KIT FOR KIDS WITH SENSORY PROCESSIN...
*Re-published article by Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Rae Jacobson, writer and content engagement specialist for The Child Mind Institute®. Going back to school is an exciting time, but for kids with sensory processing issues...
EASY WAYS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKIL...
Re-published article with expressed permission by Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Karen Dobyns, OTD, MOT, OTR/L. Karen is a private OT contractor, part-time college professor, former school-based therapist, volunteer "cuddler" in...
8 TIPS AND TOOLS FOR TAKING YOUR SPD-CHALLENGED CH...
According to The STAR Institute of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), one of the top 5 differences between families with or without a child facing an SPD is "Decreased frequency of taking a child with SPD to visit friends or...
YUMMY COOKIE RECIPE TO TRY THIS WEEKEND!
Here's a fun, kid-friendly cookie recipe made from marble cake mix! "Good Kid Cookies" are a long-time family cookie favorite from Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys & Girls (original 1957 edition). Let the kids loose...