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Sensory Issues: The Sensory Seeking Child

Have teachers, other parents, friends or family questioned you on why you are unable to “control” your child or ask you why your child “acts that way”? Do you find yourself asking your child to use their inside voice, to stop jumping/spinning/climbing-to just sit still, over and over and over again? If so, you may […]

Handling Sibling Rivalry

Parents and caregivers of more than one child know the struggle of your children fighting over the same toy, pushing each other’s buttons or name calling. Sometimes the fights/arguments come to an end on their own without too much fall out. But, how do we as parents handle sibling rivalry with out seeming like there’s […]

Helping Your Child with Self-Regulation (pre-school aged)

Children can struggle with self-regulation skills; it is helpful to be able to identify when our children are overwhelmed/overstimulated/under stimulated and assist in developing their own coping skills in order to be able to self-regulate. Every child regulates differently, so here are some popular options that may help.   Help your child identify how they […]

Gross Motor Activities In the Fall

It’s the perfect time to get outside and engage in some fall gross motor exercises as the days become shorter and the temperature drops. These are the ideal games to do with your kids to keep them moving and help them burn off some energy. Try out some of these fall activities:   Colored Leaf […]

Crawling: Benefits to Child Development

Crawling provides a diverse range of sensory experiences. Your child is experiencing a wide range of feelings through his skin, from soft to rough, wet to dry, cold to warm, and so on. Crawling also benefits the vestibular system, which is in charge of our capacity to balance and helps us sense where we are […]

Morning Routines for Toddlers

When their daily routines are regular and comfortable, toddlers feel more secure and in control. Toddlers benefit from routines and schedules both at home and in group care settings because they feel more in control of their surroundings. Here are some tips to help you and your toddler have an easy morning routine:  Offer a […]

Encouraging Responsibility in Toddlers!

Accomplishing a task that a child is responsible for is very rewarding for them and boosts their self esteem.  It is essential for parents, caregivers and teachers to know the importance of teaching responsibilities to children starting at a young age.  As preschoolers get older and gain more independence, learning responsibility is essential.  There are […]