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As a therapist, I'm a geek for any activity that engages the senses aka "sensory system" as we OTs like to call it! We discover our world...

This was SUCH a fun project to take on, and I was excited to share with you all after completing it (though I admittedly keep adding...

Create a Self-care station for your toddler on a budget! Toddlers are notorious for tantrums, and wanting to be independent in everything...

You may have heard of or seen a calming corner, and may have questions-what age can I begin to use a calming corner? Where is the best...

Easels are a fun and versatile tool that you can use to promote many skills for your child(ren)! Read on to see how we took some...

As a parent you might wonder how to build those skills for your child for them to become a writer some day, well I am here to tell you...

Is your child a picky eater? Have you tried all of the distractions, airplanes, and other tricks you can think of to sneak in a quick...

Changing a toddler can be a bit like wrestling an alligator, but it doesn't have to be! Sure, all toddlers have their days of big...

Dress-up is a fond activity many of us remember as children, but why? And how does the activity of dressing up promote development for my...

This is probably one of the easiest things to make with a busy toddler-pizza! If you are more ambitious than I am you can make your own...

Here is an easy and affordable DIY fine motor craft for your toddler! The great thing about this is depending on what items you have to...

Winter in the Midwest can be tough, around the same time each year I find myself asking why do I live in Minnesota?? Then I remind myself...

This is such a huge milestone-I remember the first time I placed a spoon on my daughter's tray, it was such a special and messy moment...

Eloise uses her Lovevery box to practice putting items into a container! You can also use a piggy bank and coins, or DIY your own...

It's time for bed and you are dreading teeth brushing because you know it will be a struggle, the pursed lips, turning away, maybe even a...

Chores help to establish familiarity and understanding of routine, teaches valuable life skills, develops confidence, and development of...

As your toddler craves more independence each day, you will start to notice this will spill over into everyday activities of daily...

I will start by saying-spoiler alert-I am the furthest thing from a professional baker! I do love this activity to do with littles no...

Writing on a vertical surface is great for your little one, but why? When writing ✍ on a vertical surface, the wrist is encouraged to...

Our pincer grasp, a long with many other milestones, is an important fine motor milestone to develop. Pincer grasp, or the ability to...