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Summer break can be a wonderful time for enjoying the great outdoors, promoting family bonding, and for increased leisure activities and free play. Many camps, summer therapy programs, and other organized summer activities that...

Winter holidays are a magical time of year and offer lots of fun opportunities to help build children's motor skills!  Here are 6 fun ways to promote fine, gross, and sensorimotor skill development this holiday season! 1....

Having a pet or just interacting with 4-legged friends has been shown to provide many benefits for children. This can be especially true for children who have special needs. Interacting with animals offers many wonderful health...

People who have trichotillomania often report that keeping their fingers busy helps to curb some of their hair-pulling habits. Fidget toys are a great tool to have on hand for reducing anxiety, decreasing stress, and helping...

As schooling begins to resume, life seems to be a lot about adjusting our expectations and trying not to default to our old ways of doing things.   Whether your children or students will be participating in hybrid learning,...

Fall is in full swing here in Michigan and it's color tour time ... Time to go see all those leaves that have turned into magnificent kaleidoscopes of browns, oranges, and reds!  Several ski resorts are offering scenic chair...

Halloween is just around the corner! Below are several fun Halloween sensory craft ideas to try at home and/or in the classroom with your kids and students.  Enjoy!   : )...

Looking for fun skill-building sensory activities to try out at home this spring? Below are some affordable and fun at-home craft ideas to try out this week for endless sensory fun!    ...

Raising a child with special needs presents distinctive challenges, especially during mealtimes. Picky eating is a prevalent concern among children, and can become more demanding when combined with sensory processing challenges...

The beginning of a new school year can be both exciting and challenging for children. As parents and caregivers, there are steps we can take to help ensure a smooth transition and set our children up for success. Here are a few...

When we hear the term "fidget toys," our minds often drift to children seeking a focusing aid in classrooms. However, what many fail to realize is that these little gadgets are not just for kids. In recent years, fidget toys...

As the crisp air of fall begins to sweep across the landscape, it brings with it a multitude of opportunities for engaging children in creative and enriching activities. Beyond the pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, the...