The holidays can be stressful for everyone, even for those of us without special needs or sensory processing differences. There are plenty of ways we can be mindful of ourselves, as well as help others in our lives be mindful when gathering together.

Motor skills help us explore the world around us, and begin developing as soon as we’re born. Providing a variety of toys that pique their interest with bright, fun colors and interesting shapes will help develop their minds, coordination, and curiosity, preparing them to grow into confident and capable individuals.

The holiday season is the perfect time to implement new, fun, therapeutic activities into your child’s routine. Since there are so many activities to be done during the season, you can aid your child’s development by simply being conscious of the different ways you can positively affect their growth.

Share the love this season and ensure everyone you know has an opportunity to be mindful.

You can experiment with your sensory balloon like putting it in the freezer for a change in temperature and sensation! Make this quick and easy stress tool for the season.

Sensory bottles are very helpful in training children how to calm their body down. Make a special holiday version together this year!

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially for the little ones! Kids might be tired and more likely to have a meltdown, but sometimes they might be experiencing a sensory overload.

The Build a Turkey Cut-Out Craft is a fun and creative activity that lets kids design their very own Thanksgiving turkey. Children will color the pieces, cut them out, and glue them together to make a colorful turkey they can proudly display. This project encourages imagination while helping kids practice their cutting, coloring, and following-directions skills in a playful, hands-on way.

Play this fun thanksgiving-themed bingo at home!

Use household items and art supplies for some fall fun you can craft at home.

Make a fun and simple indoor activity for kids to develop gross motor skills and more.

Get your hands and feet messy with this fun thanksgiving craft.

World Diabetes Day is recognized on November 14 each year in an effort to spread awareness and help more people understand what diabetes is and how it affects individuals. An organization called Beyond Type 1 is organizing communities to help make this happen in an impactful way.

Many people are familiar with the five senses and ideas about how you are able to maintain balance in your body, but some may not remember the word “vestibular.” The vestibular system is what we think of when we refer to balance in your inner ear.

We recently featured some helpful tips for making mealtimes go smoothly during the holidays. Every child can benefit from our mindfulness this time of year, and one way to help your kids is to include them in the meal preparation!

The March of Dimes promotes Prematurity Awareness Month, an effort where they (and others) raise awareness about the risks and current concerns regarding preterm birth for both infants and mothers.

When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, you simply try to help them feel better and stop the tantrum as soon as possible, but understanding the underlying cause can help you understand approaches to assist them, as well as prevent future recurrence.

Our Sensory Sensation Sorting Game is a hands-on activity designed for kids to organize items into sensory bins based on the type of sensory input it has. This game helps children improve sensory processing and fine motor skills while having fun!

Enhance your child’s bilateral integration, motor planning, and intrinsic hand strength for scissor manipulation skills through this fun and festive seasonal craft. You can use items you normally have at home!

A craft you can eat! This activity is great for promotion of spatial reasoning, motor planning, pincer grasp, body awareness and play with various textures.