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What is more fun for kids than making a good old-fashioned mud pie? It is priceless! Now that Spring is here, it feels AMAZING to stretch...

Hi all! I hope you are enjoying (surviving?) back to school time! In this post I want to discuss a topic that is near and dear to my...

What is a Sensory Garden? A sensory garden is an outdoor space that allows for people of all abilities to enjoy exploring all of their...

Read this Scary Mommy post about one mom's sensory toolkit that she takes for her child on vacation and how she uses it: here

Magical Gardens for the Blind, Deaf, and Disabled via @thedailybeast features a school in Montgomery County that offers a greenhouse and...

For adults and children alike, sometimes we all need a major TIME OUT. Whether just to take a breath, get some clarity or just plain calm...

For many families, mealtime can be a source of stress and frustration rather than a time to unwind and share each other's company. For...

http://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2017-05-24/what-methods-can-adhd-kids-try-to-cope-with-their-disorder

Well-known in the OT world, "How is Your Engine Running" is the key phrase in the Alert Program authored by Occupational Therapist's...

We all know that playing outside can be fun and rewarding for children, but what is it exactly about playing outside that helps kids...