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Valentine’s Day Sensory Solutions
It's the one day of the year when we all think of LOVE. Valentine's Day is all about chocolate,...
Safety Tips: Chewable Jewelry for Kids with ADHD
So you have a biter? Or a child who incessantly chews on their clothes, fingers, pencil tops and...
Winter Exercise For Sensory Seekers
It's time to Winterize! If you have kids who are climbing the walls or can't sit still, they...
Toys and Tools for Teaching
I don't know about you, but I think teaching and learning are much more fun if there are props,...
Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder in Kids
Touch, sight, sound, smell, taste and motion all seem simple enough. But our sensory system is...
Sensory Gift Guide for 2016
This sensory gift guide was written for Fun and Function by Kristin Novotny from Little Mama...
Best Holiday Gifts for Kids (and adults) with Sensory Needs
Holiday season is just around the corner! If there are children in your life with unique...
Meltdowns? 6 Strategies to Manage Social Anxiety
"My son has meltdowns in a crowd or around guests. Help!" – Mom of 9-year-old Meltdowns...
Are you listening? How to Improve Attention!
One of the most elevated human qualities we have is the ability to attend. Our ability to attend is...
Let's Have A Ball
What's highly versatile, made of soft elastic and filled with air? A therapy ball (also known as...
Summer Sensory Tips
It's summer! Well technically it's still spring, but as far as your kids are concerned, summer is...
Don't Sleep in Your Weighted Vest! Helpful Strategies for Bedtime
"Can my child sleep in a weighted vest?" This type of question often arises when parents are...
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