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What Proprioception Is and Why Kids Crave It
Pro-prio-WHAT? Pro-pre-o-cep-shun-The proprioceptive system is so important for our children yet it’s something we never think about (or really even know how to say). Let’s discover exactly what proprioception is , why kids crave it, and how we can make...
3 Ways Parents Hinder Child Development
Control freak-Type A Personality-Perfectionist- Anal- Worry Wart-Anxious…all words that admittedly deserve a place in my bio. I like to tell people that I am a recovering perfectionist but that is really just a big lie…I’m still a full-fledged perfectionist. I...
10 Dice and Card Games Your Family Will Love
Have you exhausted everything there is to do with your children to keep them busy and stimulated at home? I wanted to offer you 10 dice and card games your whole family will love. Extra bang for your buck…not only...
Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Tactile System
Our sense of touch is our largest sensory stem and can lead us to ask the question “Why is my kid doing that?” quite often. I want to share everything you ever wanted to know about your child’s tactile system...
“Why Can’t My Kid Sit Still?” 2 Simple Solutions
“Why can’t my kid sit still?” is a question probably a majority of us parents have asked ourselves from time to time. I want to help shed some light and offer 2 solutions that make sense and may help you...
20 Simple Sensory Learning Activities
During this time when we have all become homeschooling parents, I wanted to share some tips on fun and simple sensory learning activities in hopes that it will make your days as a teacher a little bit easier. When we...
Best Ways to Keep Kids Active While on Break
My personal quest to keep my own kids off screens for hours on end during this time has inspired to me to share the best ways to keep your kids active while on break from school and all their other...
5 Alternative Explanations to ADHD in Children
"Do you think my child has ADHD?"... a question I get asked quite often so I want to help by offering some alternative explanations to ADHD behaviors in children. Let me first remind you that ADHD is now the official...
Activities to Improve Right Brain-Left Brain Communication
I wanted to write this blog because activities to improve right brain-left brain communication are hands down the most beneficial tool I have in my tool box as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have seen major light bulbs go off...
Mom Guilt…Let’s stop letting the world tell us who we should be!
Life is tough. Motherhood is tough. In fact, I think mom guilt is one of the most paralyzing things us moms deal with. I’ve hit a little place where I’m struggling to keep my head on straight. So, you’re about...
