Many children hate handwriting, but for some, it can be a labour of pure agony. Have you ever noticed your child shake or rub his hand or elbow while doing homework or writing? If so, this can be a sign of poor handwriting endurance. I don’t know about you, but I remember the ache of writing […]

  In a recent post, I briefly described one of our “crazy days.” Unfortunately, these days are more common than I would like. Days in which I feel like the only thing I do is nag and/or shout. Days in which I hear regularly “You’re so mean”, “I hate you”, “You hate me” and so […]

Halloween is coming so it is time for special treats for the children and time to decorate the house. We have a few ideas below for engaging your child in activities that will help them improve specific skills. Hand Print Spiders This craft is a good way to work on tactile (touch) processing, fine motor skills and […]

Yesterday we had one of those “crazy” days…those days which you just wish would end and even though you love your kids to bits, you just wish they would crawl under the bed and not come out until tomorrow! My oldest fella was having one of his “moody” days: everyone hates him and is out […]

Play is the work of children. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them. The best learning occurs when a child’s experiences are pleasurable, satisfying and safe. Recent research highlights the significant difference motivation makes on the brain’s ability to change (called neuroplasticity).   Which means… if we want children to really […]

What is Sensory Processing (sometimes referred to as sensory integration)? Sensory processing is the moment by moment way we make sense of this crazy world we live in. It can be discussed in two categories, namely sensory processing and sensory modulation. Sensory Processing Our sensory organs (ears, eyes, nose, etc.) get information from the environment […]