Valerie 12/13/24 Valerie 12/13/24

Gift Ideas that Build Skills, Improve Sensory Processing, and Promote Independent Play

Give more than just a gift this year. Give a sensory regulating, skill building, and entertaining activity for kids, teenagers, or even adults!

Valerie 11/24/24 Valerie 11/24/24

Regulation Tips for Holiday Celebrations

It’s that time of the year again! If you and/or your family members get easily overstimulated during large gatherings, consider these tips!

Valerie 10/31/24 Valerie 10/31/24

Learned Helplessness, What is it and How Do We Deal With it to Promote Independence?

Have you ever noticed your child asking for help with things that you know they can do on their own? Maybe there’s a simple task that developmentally they should be able to do but they refuse to try it. These could all be due to something called learned helplessness. Read more to learn more about this phenomenon and what we can do about it.

Valerie 9/30/24 Valerie 9/30/24

Helping Picky Eaters at Home

Picky eating is a common problem among families. Whether you have one picky eater in your family, or multiple picky eaters, read more to learn some strategies that can help.

Valerie 8/17/24 Valerie 8/17/24

Starting A Routine To Set Up For Success This School Year

The first day of school is right around the corner and some families may be concerned about settling into a routine, feeling prepared and well rested for the first days, weeks and months of school. Here are a few quick tips to try implementing now to build confidence in yourself and your children for the back to school routine.

Valerie Haack 7/31/24 Valerie Haack 7/31/24

Engaging Activities to Help Promote Skill Development During Summer Break

School starts in just over a month and in case you're worried about your children losing the skills they’ve spent all school year developing, here are a couple ideas to challenge their minds and ease them back into learning.

Valerie Haack 6/30/24 Valerie Haack 6/30/24

Taming Tactile Sensory Sensitivities

Tactile sensitivities are when an individual finds certain touch inputs noxious or unpleasant. Try these tips and tricks to tame tactile sensitivities.

Valerie Haack 5/31/24 Valerie Haack 5/31/24

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Aromatherapy may feel like a buzzword but it can have a real impact on the nervous system and it may be something you’re already using in your daily life! Enjoy the smell of your shampoo, conditioner, or hand soap? You’re using aromatherapy! Read on for ways to intentionally chose scents that fit your mood and compliment your schedule.

Valerie Haack 4/30/24 Valerie Haack 4/30/24

Sensory Bin Ideas, Tips, and Tricks

Have you ever tried to make a sensory bin? Maybe you’ve never heard of one or maybe you’ve tried to create one and it was too messy? Well you’ve come to the right place. Read on for the benefits of sensory bins and different tips/tricks to using sensory bins on the go or in the home.

Valerie Haack 3/30/24 Valerie Haack 3/30/24

It’s Not Exercise, It’s My Sensory Diet

We’ve all heard the old advice: Exercise helps reduce stress. Have we every considered why that is, or what exactly constitutes exercise?

Valerie Haack 2/29/24 Valerie Haack 2/29/24

What is a Sensory Diet?

Have you heard the term “sensory diet” used and wondered if it was related to eating? Hint: It’s not! Read more to learn what a sensory diet is and how to create one.