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How to Thrive on the 4th of July
Ready for July 4th? If your family is divided about whether fireworks are...
Chores: Heavy Work for Every Age
Exercise is a relatively modern day need born from our sedentary lifestyles. Though we no longer...
Personal Space: Strategies for Setting Boundaries
If you and I were talking and then I step back, would you remain in place or move closer? Picking...
Simon Says: Use Coordination to Focus & Attend
Do you remember playing Simon Says? Well, it wasn't just a silly game to keep you out of trouble....
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...
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