Help your child start the school year strong with practical OT tips for routines, fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory needs, transitions, independence, and classroom success.

Learn simple ways to make your home safer and more accessible, from reducing fall hazards to improving bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and entryway accessibility.

Learn the truth behind common occupational therapy myths and discover how OT can support children and adults with everyday activities, independence, sensory needs, and more.

Learn the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy, including what each treats, who can benefit, and how OT and PT support independence and everyday function.

Learn how a sensory-friendly bedtime routine can help your child sleep better.

Occupational therapy empowers children by teaching practical skills that help them participate more successfully in everyday activities. If ADHD is impeding participation, occupational therapy may be able to help.

Many families consider occupational therapy (OT) when something feels “off,” but it’s not always clear what actually counts as a concern. This guide will walk you through common signs to look for by age, what’s typically part of development, and when it might be helpful to seek extra support.

Winter can be a tough season for families. Cold temperatures, shorter days, and limited outdoor play often lead to less movement, more screen time, and changes in routines. Read more for OT-inspired tips to help your children stay active, motivated, and regulated this winter.

Instead of New Year’s resolutions for children, consider focusing on regulation — helping their bodies and brains feel organized enough to learn, play, and connect.

Self-regulation—the ability to manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors—isn't just an important skill for handling stress. It's essential for effectively caring for others, whether you're a parent, a caregiver for an aging relative, or managing a busy job.

Play is more than fun—it’s a vital part of how children learn, grow, and build essential life skills. Through play, kids develop motor abilities, sensory regulation, social confidence, emotional resilience, and creativity. By nurturing play, we help children thrive at home, at school, and in their everyday routines.

With the pressure of figuring out a Halloween costume, arranging trick-or-treat plans, and setting up Halloween decorations, the month of October can quickly slip away. If anyone in your family has sensory processing differences, consider these 5 tips this fall to promote a sensory friendly Halloween!

Primitive reflexes are certain movement patterns that develop in the womb. Each reflex serves the purpose of helping the infant learn a specific motor skill. Once the infant has learned the skill corresponding with the reflex, the reflex starts to fade away. There can be certain symptoms or side effects if a reflex does not fade away when it’s supposed to. Read more to learn what they are and why it’s important!

If things are beginning to settle down this summer, you may begin to hear "I'm bored" more frequently from your children. It can be tempting to reach for a screen, device, or video game when boredom strikes but this may only exacerbate the need for constant stimulation. If screens are too tempting, here are a few things to try when your children express boredom.

Summer is here and that means our children who are school age are now home for an extra meal each day. For picky eaters, this can mean an extra moment of stress in addition to breakfast and dinner. Try these easy steps to make family meals and snacks feel a little less stressful.

Co-Regulation is a term that you may have heard before but what is it and how do we use it?

Have you ever been implementing a sensory diet with a little one in your life and noticed that it is having the opposite effect of what you want? Are they becoming more energized or more out of control of their bodies? We may be missing an important piece of the puzzle! Read on to learn more. 

If winter feels like it’s dragging on and the family is starting to get restless, try these 5 activities to help stave off indoor boredom.

Handwriting doesn’t always come naturally and some find writing legibly very difficult. Apply these few writing concepts to instantly improve anyone’s writing legibility.