As winter settles in, many families jump into seasonal sports—skiing, skating, sledding, snowboarding, and more. And every year, parents tell us the same thing: “My child struggles with sports during the rest of the year, but in the winter, they’re calmer, happier, and able to participate longer. … [Read more...]
The Power of Play: Why It Matters
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the power of play in child development. We often focus on academic achievement, social skills, and structured learning—but play is the foundation of it all. For children, play is not just an enjoyable pastime; it’s a vital tool for emotional … [Read more...]
Giving and Receiving Love in our own Sensory Emotional Ways
It's February! You know what that means… Stores are stocked with valentines, special treats, and cards. Class parties are being planned and prepared for. Restaurants are taking reservations. All around us, there's energy and focus on that one day that we get to celebrate our love and gratitude … [Read more...]
Great Gifts
A Gift Guide for our Sensory Emotional Kids The holidays are here, and everyone asks, 'What's on your kids' wish lists this year?' In case you're not sure how to answer, we can help. Within the Sensory-motor Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference, we identify different personality styles … [Read more...]
Preparing our Sensory Kids for Easier Transitions
Transitioning from one activity or place to another can be tough for anybody, especially when it involves transitioning from a preferred activity or place to a less preferred activity or place. For kids with sensory processing differences, this shift can be an extremely difficult challenge, … [Read more...]
Preparing our Sensory Kids for Halloween
Tips for Success Halloween is an exciting time for many kids, others may find trick-or-treating more tricky than fun. Spooky scenes, lights, sounds, crowds, and costumes in unfamiliar fabrics and textures can make Halloween uncomfortable and cause anxiety for our sensory kids. Here are some … [Read more...]
7 tips for back to school with sensory kids
It’s that time of year again. Back to school! Some children love it. Some children hate it. Some children have very mixed feelings about it. It can be a tricky transition time for many and a source of a lot of anxiety. Going back to school has so many moving parts for even adults to manage and think … [Read more...]
Managing behavior through presence and play
“How am I going to handle this?”“Why is it so hard to get things done around here?”“My kids are driving me CRAZY!”“How can I possibly juggle all of these responsibilities?” We know that when we are relaxed, present and in the moment, we can connect more easily with our Great Kids and we enjoy … [Read more...]
10 play-based motor planning activities
Motor planning consists of the ability to think of an idea (ideation), plan out what to do (sequencing), carry out the motor task to complete the idea (execution) and make adaptations when needed based on feedback from the activity itself or the input of others. A child who has difficulties in … [Read more...]
10 play-based vestibular activities
The vestibular system helps us to control our balance, eye movements, and spatial orientation, allowing us to know where we are within the world around us. The vestibular system tells us if we are stationary or moving, how fast we are moving, and in which direction. When there is difficulty … [Read more...]
