Beyond the Five Senses: Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Processing
We all learned about the five basic senses in kindergarten: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. These senses help us
The W-Sitting Debate: Why It Happens and When to Correct It
Walk into any preschool or playgroup, and you will likely see at least one child sitting on the floor with
Sensory-Friendly Holidays: How to Enjoy Celebrations Without the Meltdowns
The holidays are marketed as the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But for a child with sensory processing sensitivities
The Bedtime Battle: Sensory Secrets for a Calmer Night Routine
It is 8:00 PM. You are exhausted. You have read the books, brushed the teeth, and sung the songs. You
Core Strength in Kids: It’s About More Than Just Abs (and How It Affects Focus in Class)
When we hear “core strength,” we usually think of bodybuilders with six-pack abs or Pilates instructors. But for children, core
Visual Motor Integration: Why Catching a Ball Helps Your Child Read Better
If your child is struggling to read, your first instinct is probably to buy more books or hire a reading
Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Hidden Roadblock to Learning and Focus
Have you ever wondered why your intelligent child struggles so much with simple tasks like sitting still, copying from the
Is It Just Clumsiness or Dyspraxia? Recognizing Signs of Developmental Coordination Disorder
We all know the “clumsy” kid in the movie. The one who trips over his own shoelaces, drops the ball,
Crossing the Midline: The Brain-Body Connection Essential for Reading and Writing
Imagine drawing a horizontal line across a piece of paper. Now, imagine a vertical line going down the center of
Heavy Work: The Calming Strategy Every Parent Should Know
If you have a child who seems to bounce off the walls, crashes into furniture on purpose, or plays too
