Spring is a great time to get kiddos moving, to encourage outdoor sensory experiences and to build strength, endurance and motor skills!

Build strength and motor skills in OT sessions using St Patty's Day Activities

For kiddos who are currently struggling with social, motor, & sensory challenges, the return to full time in person learning can be daunting

Before you ask a child to write, there are foundational skills that need to be developed first: the ability to sit & the ability to focus

Working out with your kids is great way to get daily exercise, while also acting as a role model for healthy habits for the whole family!

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us in so many different ways. First and foremost, the number of people...

I got an apple watch for Christmas this year, which has been amazing for my productivity- I can check email and respond to texts more...

When I arrived back to work yesterday after a few days off for Christmas, I noticed this note on my desk “Warning! Huge poisonous spider...

December has arrived, the holiday season is here, and "its the most wonderful time of the year"- unless you have a child with Sensory...

We have so many mirrors at KidSHINE. A whole wall of mirrors. Sometimes the mirrors can be a distraction (especially when we are...

As Occupational Therapists, one of the first concepts we learn in graduate school is "proximal stability improves distal mobility", which...

This week, I spent several mornings in two area preschools, observing 3, 4 and 5 year olds in action. My OT "trained eye" was looking for...

Parents and educators and other professionals are dedicated to facilitating growth and development in children. If a neurotypical child...

These boys inspire me every week. This amazing group of boys work together to support one another while they participate in continuous...

Very interesting article... there has been a growing body of research trending towards more organic and naturopathic treatments for...

AS OT's, we recognize that recess and physical play promote self regulation, focus, motor growth and development. This article also...

Physical movement improves mental focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility; new research shows just how critical it is to academic...