3 Ways that Writing Can Help Kids Grow. Do you know what they are? When we think of writing and kids, we usually connect the process to academics. After all, writing is something that is taught and practiced in school, right? While this is true, there are so many...
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Sensory Integration Therapy: What Parents Should Know
Does your child have sensory processing issues or sensory processing disorder (SPD)? If so, their occupational therapist or pediatrician may recommend sensory integration therapy. Children with sensory processing difficulties respond differently to sensory stimuli....

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...

Why Kids Need Our Empathy, Not Our Criticism
In my experiences talking with parents, through both my job and my social circles, it seems there is an increasing understanding of the many challenges children face and arrive with every day at school. This is something educators see frequently, as...