Create a fun and calming Nature Shape Puzzle using outdoor items to boost fine motor skills, visual discrimination, and sensory exploration for kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Every year, for as long as I can remember, my family has spent the weekend before Christmas baking cookies by the baker’s rack full. We test new recipes annually, but there are two we ALWAYS make – Whipping Cream Sugar Cookies and Gingerbread Cookies. Our Family Christmas Cookies As promised… The post Our Family Christmas Cookies appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Family Christmas pajamas are a part of everyone’s holiday – learn how to get the most wear (and precious photo ops) out of yours! Every year for as long as I can remember, my mom has… The post 20 Ways to Make the Most of Your Family Christmas Pajamas appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
The pages of Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Garden are graced with gorgeous tablescapes and decor ideas for adults. But what about the kids’ Thanksgiving table? That’s where all the real fun happens (and not much eating except for rolls!). Check out how we decorate the kids’ table… The post Thanksgiving Table for Kids appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
Hosting dinner for the holidays can be totally intimidating. Use these tips to prep and make ahead Thanksgiving dinner dishes, so you can enjoy the day as much as your guests. I hosted my first Thanksgiving two years ago. I had never even cooked a turkey before. And I had… The post Hosting Thanksgiving? 10 Things You Can Make Ahead of the Holiday appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I was fixated on and petrified of labor and delivery. I had no idea what to expect – would I know when it was happening? Would my water break first? What would real contractions feel like (especially after weeks of Braxton Hicks)? How… The post A Tale of Two Birth Stories appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post was sponsored by Crayola as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This might be the most nerve-wracking week of the entire year. It’s the week our school district sends the email blast announcing classroom teachers. Last… The post You Can’t Repay Teachers… But You Can Write Thank You Notes appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post is sponsored by Kleenex Facial Tissue. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. This back to school season, wants to help you be a Classroom Hero. Learn 15+ ways you can go the extra mile to support your child’s teacher with parent volunteering… whether by sharing your time,… The post 15+ Ways to Be A Classroom Hero by Parent Volunteering appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
Want to know how to thank a teacher? Tell them how you feel! Make thank-you notes for your favorite teacher share them with Crayola for a chance to win!| Playground Parkbench
Calling all toddler chefs: it’s time to party! Zazzle is the place to design your ultimate Bumble Nums birthday bash! The customizable invitations will make everyone excited to attend your party. From adorable invites featuring Humble, Stumble, and Grumble to colorful decorations, tableware, and party favors, this theme is going to be the perfect backdrop... Read more » The post Bumble Nums Birthday Party! 🥳 appeared first on Super Simple.| Super Simple
Help kids express back-to-school feelings with this fun emotions sensory bin using oats and emoji erasers. Supports emotional awareness and more!| Growing Hands-On Kids
Today, I am welcoming Giselle from Kids' Yoga Stories to share The OT's Guide to Using Yoga for Emotional Regulation: 5 Simple Activities That Actually Calm the Nervous System. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Giselle! Occupational therapy became a regular part of my family's daily lives when my neurodivergent daughter began sessions.... The post 5 Simple Activities That Actually Calm the Nervous System appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Try these fun and easy gross motor activities that support strength, coordination, and school readiness—perfect for home, therapy, or outdoor play!| Growing Hands-On Kids
Gross motor warm-ups are a vital foundation for successful handwriting when children are learning to write. Not only do they help build up the muscles that children need for handwriting, but they also help support motor planning and can even build confidence when they do pick up a pencil to write. Let's take a look... The post 5 Gross Motor Warm-Ups for Cursive Handwriting appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Young students are expected to learn colors from the age of 4, and colorblind children may be mistakenly diagnosed with learning...| Colorblind Guide
Many parents who have a colorblind child usually don't have much knowledge about color blindness. Once they get the news, the first thing...| Colorblind Guide
It is not always easy to choose the right career path for a colorblind person (color deficient). Some individuals who choose the wrong...| Colorblind Guide
Color blindness is very common; 1 in 12 males and 1 in 200 females are colorblind. It affects 8% of the male population, 13 million in...| Colorblind Guide
There are, in total seven recognized types of color blindness. Four types of color blindness fall in the red-green category. In this...| Colorblind Guide
At times, choosing a gift, especially for a colorblind person can feel like a never-ending process: the research, the decision-making,...| Colorblind Guide
It's not easy to explain color blindness to a 5-6 years old child in a good light, especially when most of the parents and teachers don't...| Colorblind Guide
There are useful products to help colorblind people to use colors correctly. All people with color deficiency must know about these...| Colorblind Guide
It's very difficult to find products to help colorblind people to use colors correctly. Color-names stickers are one of the most useful...| Colorblind Guide
Almost all the articles on the internet talk about the problems that come with being colorblind. However, the good news is, there are...| Colorblind Guide
The results of colorblind tests are usually complicated terms that not everyone can understand. We can all agree that medical terms and...| Colorblind Guide
What is the difference between color blindness and color deficiency? Color deficiency is the decreased ability to see color or...| Colorblind Guide
What Is Color Blindness? Color blindness known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is the decreased ability to see color or differences in...| Colorblind Guide
Get ready for a hands-on ocean adventure and dive into some serious sensory fun with this shark-themed playdough tray! Whether you're a parent looking for a quiet afternoon activity, a teacher planning a themed learning center, or a therapist searching for an engaging way to build motor skills, this ocean-inspired invitation to play is packed... The post Shark Playdough Tray Invitation appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Build a Robot Sensory Tray: A hands-on activity that boosts fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration using everyday craft supplies.| Growing Hands-On Kids
ARCH Academy’s Ridgeview Campus is now open, fully licensed, and ready to welcome adolescent girls 14-17 into the residential treatment program focused on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. “It’s been a meaningful journey to get here—months of planning, passion, and purpose have led to this moment. ARCH Ridgeview is a safe and structured space […] The post ARCH Academy’s Ridgeview Campus is Now Open to Adolescent Girls! appeared first on StrugglingTeens.| StrugglingTeens
Center for Change is a Certified TRICARE Provider Treating Adolescent Dependents of Military Service Members. The post Center For Change Accepts TriCare for Eating Disorder Treatment appeared first on StrugglingTeens.| StrugglingTeens
It’s that time of year when testing is winding down, classroom celebrations are taking hold, and the whiffs of summer are permeating the air. What better time to talk about summer reading with all your favorite middle grade books! Why Summer Reading? Experts agree that summer reading is a great way to prevent the summer slide – where students have the potential to lose the academic gains they’ve made over the school year. This is especially true for students who may struggle with readin...| From The Mixed Up Files
Looking for effective reading support for your child? Read this honest parent review of the Reading Eggs app.| Growing Hands-On Kids
In November, my husband and I had the enormous pleasure and blessing of being able to visit our dear friends and fellow Work That Reconnects facilitators, Jaime Carral and Ana Karla Enriquez, in their hometown of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The post Radical Gratitude Flourishing in the Hearts of Parents first appeared on Work That Reconnects Network.| Work That Reconnects Network
Learn how to make a DIY sensory body sock to support your child's sensory needs. Step-by-step instructions of this calming and fun sensory tool.| Growing Hands-On Kids
This guide to weighted blankets will help to educate you on the proper use, guidelines, and who weighted blankets can benefit.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover the importance of play in child development! From building social skills and emotional intelligence to fostering creativity and independence.| Growing Hands-On Kids
This fun winter sensory play activity uses shaving cream and simple craft supplies to spark sensory exploration and imaginative play.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover 12 fun and effective fine motor activities for toddlers that support hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and early development.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Boost fine motor skills, color recognition, and holiday cheer with simple materials for this Christmas lights scoop and pour activity for kids| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover how to make DIY pipe cleaner icicles. Boost fine motor skills, creativity, and holiday cheer with this simple activity.| Growing Hands-On Kids
College students need support for their mental health—and a growing body of research bears this out.| Shaunti Feldhahn
Find out how to manage decision fatigue with ADHD using practical strategies to boost your mental energy and improve daily decision-making.| Edge Foundation
Navigating relationships can be tricky. But these are skills we need to cultivate and practice at home before heading back into the classroom. One of the best ways we can set our kids up for success is by helping them learn the simple art of being kind. If we focus on being proactively kind – especially in our relationships with our more challenging people (ugh, you know who I’m talking about!), kindness affects our own responses and feelings which can make life a whole lot better for ou...| Shaunti Feldhahn
After months of lockdown, society is slowing starting to return to some ‘normality’. Much like a staggered return to work, athletes will be thinking of the best ways they can return to a training regime. One that is safe, supports their wellbeing and wider sports training. To help with this challenging transitional period, The... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Whether you’re a ‘helicopter’ parent, or the hands-off type, keeping a watchful eye on your child comes with the territory of being a parent. For some of us however, this is more intense than others. So, when it comes to sports coaching, the last thing you want to do is put your child off... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
A lot has been written about positive behaviours and positive thinking in recent years. From sports coaches to business leaders, these behavioural techniques and strategies have been adopted with great success, in the workplace and on the field. However, on the flip side, it’s important to recognise those behaviours that are equally as damaging.... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Many colleges are increasingly open to students taking a gap year, but it largely depends on your objectives and how you use that time.| Where There Be Dragons
This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I'll define sensory processing, identify the sensitivity signs, and strategies to help.| Growing Hands-On Kids