Independent play is a crucial aspect of a child's development, as it promotes imagination, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. As parents, we support and encourage independent play not as a replacement for quality time spent together, but rather as an enrichment to our attachment with our children. When children know and are secure in their ability to spend time in connection with you, they are also secure in separating for independent play.

Research shows that even as little as 15 minutes of connected child-led play where we devote our full attention to our kids can make an impact in their emotional regulation and attachment to us. We hope this support and activity ideas helps give you the boost to get on the floor with them!

Looking for a fun activity to work on sensory tolerance? Try this tree finger painting activity

Halloween doesn’t have to be a spooky scary time for kids with sensory challenges! Today, we discuss how to enjoy this holiday and support your children where they need it.

Tactile defensiveness around water and particularly the bath is very common, especially with children who have sensory processing difficulties. It’s not unusual for children even without a sensorial aversion to water to go through a period where they don’t want to take a bath. Moreover, sometimes kids just don’t want to take a bath! Here are some strategies that can work on an off day when your child is really resisting the bath or over a long period of time as you work together with your child to reduce their tactile defensiveness.

Do you have a child struggling with the bedtime routine? Here’s some strategies you can implement tonight. Remember, with children, we are playing the long game. Our job as parents is to provide consistent, gentle support. We co-regulate with our children, and as time goes on, we will see them make improvements.

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Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body at one time. The midline is the center of your body, and you need to be able to cross midline to coordinate both sides of your body at one time. It’s a super important skill for children to have because so many activities of daily living require bilateral coordination.

Put your detective hats on and set off on a scavenger hunt in your house, on a walk, at the playground, or even the grocery store! Play this fun game to work on your child’s articulation goals (if they have them), phonemic awareness (the building block of reading), and categorization.

It can be difficult to know if your child is struggling with speech or language skills or if they are at a developmentally appropriate level. Here’s a checklist for you before you contact your child’s pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist.

It can be difficult to know if your child is struggling with developmental skills or if they are at a developmentally appropriate level. Here’s a checklist for you before you contact your child’s pediatrician or an occupational therapist.

We know that back to school can be a whole mess of emotions for children and parents! Everyone is excited and nervous and eagerly anticipating what the year will bring them. We’ve put together some back to school tips to set the school year off to success.

Heavy work is anything a child can to do exert the muscles in their body. This is incredibly regulating to their nervous system and important to incorporate daily. We’ve included some practical life and playful heavy work activities your child or client can do. Children love helping and feeling like an important member of their family and are happy to have a roll in caring for the home. Some activities like “push a ball around the room” may not at first seem like a “fun” activity. If your child is at first resistant, make a game out of it! Anything can be made to be fun with a little creativity and silliness.