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!

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...

Last week we posted an article from the Inspired Treehouse that discusses how and why children's fine motor skills are declining. Modern...

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...

We have some incredibly exciting news to share- this month we will be renaming Kidstrong LLC. While our philosophy, mission and...

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

At kidSHINE, we firmly understand the developmental implications of the prone extension and supine flexion positions and we make sure to...

This article highlights the essence of our kidSHINE Bootcamp Girls Empowerment program! Working together to help girls SHINE! Read more...