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Neurodiversity

The Balancing Act: Mastering Life's Challenges with Adult ADHD

The symptoms and challenges of ADHD in adults can be formidable, but they need not define our journey. By acknowledging our unique strengths, finding balance, and learning to manage our symptoms, we pave the way for a fulfilling and successful life.
3 - 5 min read
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A World Where 250 Preschool Students Are Suspended Every Day

A world where 250 preschoolers are suspended per day in the US alone is a world that needs a course correction. Our school systems are failing to protect vulnerable student populations that, statistically speaking, are disproportionately impacted by ...
2 - 4 min read
sad preschool child in classroom

Wholeheartedly Accepting and Supporting Neurodiverse Families

What is neurodiversity and how do we move from awareness to acceptance to advocating for in small everyday moments?
3 - 5 min read

5 Sensory Activities Better Than Slime

I am no Pinterest mom. Let’s start there. But when I saw a picture of a kiddo playing in a tub of colored noodles, it intrigued me. As an occupational therapist, sensory integration is my jam. Unfortunately, the noodles turned out to be one colossal ...
3 - 5 min read

The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a Parenting Fairy Godmother that came to rescue us during tricky parenting moments? Unfortunately, there's not, but you don't need her. You have you. Here are some playful tools to help you boost emotional i...
3 - 5 min read

Mom Of Autistic Son Thanks Man For His Kindness During Her Son's Meltdown

In the midst of a meltdown, five-year-old Rudy and his mother Natalie Fernando were met with kindness from a stranger. The man's shocking actions helped regulate her child. Fernando shares: When you see a parent and child struggling, offer compassion...
3 - 5 min read

3 Bunny Brain Breaks To Increase Emotional Regulation And Academic Learning

Multi-sensory movements specific to eye-teaming, hand-eye coordination, and whole-body awareness changes the architecture of the brain, bolstering social-emotional and academic learning. Here are 3 Bunny Brain Breaks to do with your kiddos this sprin...
3 - 5 min read

Nurturing A Natural Love For Learning

How do you nurture curious risk-takers who love to learn? It starts here.
- 2 min read

Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 1

Learn about your child's sensory system and how dysregulation leads to big emotions. Here are some tools to alert or calm your kiddo's nervous system to help regulate big feelings and behavior. 
3 - 5 min read

Practicing Transitions To Reduce Meltdowns

Children are concrete learners and often thrive off of predictability, so it can be hard for them to pivot, especially when the request is to move from a preferred activity to a less preferred task. Here are 5 tools...
3 - 5 min read
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