Activities for Fun and Learning While Stuck Indoors
This winter has already been a long one! Cold and snow are gripping many areas of the country. Children are already isolated during the pandemic and are now stuck inside due to inclement weather! So, what is a parent/caregiver to do when children say, “I’m bored”?...
5 Ways to Spark Creativity in your Child
With more children sitting home than years before, it can be tricky fielding all the “I’m bored” comments from them daily. While it might be easier to tell them tall tales of times when we didn’t have computers or animatronic toys to keep us entertained, we could...
The 5 Ws of Sensory Stimulation Strategies
The rise - and inevitable classroom banning - of fidget spinners has inspired conversation about the value of sensory stimulation techniques, and the true difference between a "fidget" and a "toy". What is the difference, and how can you find the...
How to Nurture an Anxious Child: An Insider’s Perspective
A friend of mine recently said something that really stuck with me. He said: “Pain is a fact. Suffering is a choice.” Seeing a child who is in pain is any parent’s worst nightmare. Knowing how to ease suffering can have long-lasting effects on both...
Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve all been there… Grandparents or Aunts and Uncles ask what the kids want and you just can’t come up with anything! We are here to help! As a group of parents, educators, and therapists, we created a list of our top gift ideas for children 2-8...