For the most part, when I put together this gift guide, I had in mind how stressed out tweens and teens are these days. There …
2025 School Age Small Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide
When creating this year’s small gift and stocking stuffer guide for school-age (ages 5 to about 9/10 years 0ld), I really focused on more open-ended …
2025 Toddler Small Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide
When choosing items to put on this gift guide, it was important to fine toys that works fine motor development, encourages creative and imaginative …
Inclusive and Adaptive Clothing
Something that brings me much joy as an occupational therapist is how far we have come when it comes to adaptive clothing and accessories for …
Chopstick Games
As an occupational therapist, I am a complete sucker for any game that uses chopsticks, grabbers or tweezers. There are so many benefits of games …
School Supplies 101
Today is the first day of school in New York City and while most kids have gotten all of their supplies, there are still …
Back To School Tips and Tools
Back to school time can be hard for anyone, but it can be especially hard for children with sensory processing are emotional regulation challenges. The …
Social Emotional Books for Back To School Time
The start of a new school year can bring about a lot of change for all kids. Maybe your child is starting in a new …
End of Summer Things
While many kids around the country are heading back to school, there’s still a few weeks of summer vacation for kids in the New York …
Fine Motor and Fidget Toys Gift Guide-2024
I love all of my gift guides but as an occupational therapist this is one of my favorites because developing good fine motor skills is …