As I stated in my previous blog, many sporting events are not only enjoyable to watch for entertainment purposes, but they can also be a perfect gross motor and extracurricular activity to get your child involved in with his peers. Both individualized and team sports incorporate many different skill sets that help your child to […]
Not only is hockey enjoyable to watch for entertainment purposes, hockey is also a perfect gross motor and extracurricular activity that will get your child involved with his peers. Team sports incorporate many different skill sets and help your child follow the guidance and leadership of another adult (i.e. the coach). Below are some examples […]
Oftentimes, after-school hours and times of transition can be extremely difficult for children, especially for children with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Children may often perform well throughout the school day, but then quickly meltdown after they get home. Meltdowns occur because the child will often take in a high amount of sensory experiences (e.g. noisy […]
Even though the holidays are over, there are plenty of winter projects that you can create with your children at home! I always like to remind parents that there are numerous activities that you likely participate in at home already that incorporate a variety of age-appropriate skills and help your child grow and learn. One […]
As I stated in my previous blogs, a new year often means a new start and new goals for the upcoming months. As adults (parents, teachers, therapists), we have a huge influence upon the lifestyles of the children around us that will impact the way that they are going to live. We need to make […]
As I stated in my previous blog, as adults (parents, teachers, therapists), we have a huge influence upon the lifestyles that children around us are going to live by. We need to be sure that we are teaching our children well so that they may learn to make their own healthy choices in the future. […]
It is often that a new year means a new start and new goals for the upcoming months! My co-workers and I have recently had the privilege of attending a presentation related to how to improve upon the foods we are consuming and the exercises we are participating in so that we can increase our […]
As I stated in my previous blog, handwriting can be taught in several different ways, depending upon your child’s teacher as well as the curriculum within the school. If your child’s school does not utilize the Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) program, you can gain many successful strategies and knowledge from the HWT website. As you […]
Handwriting is taught to children that are as young as preschool age. Children begin learning how to write the letters in their name and they will usually start with their first name. Handwriting can be taught in a variety of ways, depending upon your child’s teacher as well as the curriculum within the school. It […]
As I mentioned before in my previous blog, it is important for parents to consider traditional board games as well as hands-on toys for this holiday season. While new technology is impressive, traditional board games and hands-on toys continue to be an ideal way for children to work on a variety of skills allow them […]