Life Before and After Kids
When I look back on life before children, I remember feeling like I had some remote idea of what parenting kids would be like. After all, I babysat and had dogs. These two things were decent preparation for me…
10 Outdoor Activities That Promote Better Fine Motor Skills
Sometimes the best learning tools are free! The outdoors provide a rich sensory environment where kids can learn coordination as well as fine and gross motor skills. With a little creativity, nature offers opportunities for exploration and development, especially…
10 Ways to Practice Handwriting Without Your Child Knowing It!
Handwriting is not always the first activity that your child will ask to do when playing at home, but here are a few ways to make handwriting practice a little more fun for your kids. Remember to encourage proper letter…
10 Signs Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy
Parent’s and teacher’s jobs can become very hectic when trying to help each child with their own specific challenges. An occupational therapist (OT) can be an excellent resource and adjunct to helping children overcome challenges and excel in their home…
Dollar Deals
Who doesn’t enjoy saving a buck or two….or one hundred? Here is how to take advantage of Target’s fabulous dollar section. The picture shown below is a collection of items I use for speech therapy, all purchased from the dollar…