Sensory Pillow Mountain

I want to start off my saying that I have added a new tab to my navigation bar, Sensory Basics.  I wanted to have a stand alone resource that explains the basics of exactly what sensory play means, as well as some other terms that we frequently use in the business of occupational...

Blueberry Corn Bread

It is Memorial Day Weekend and while we pause to remember the brave men and women that have honored our country, we naturally want to eat that which symbolizes Americana.  Cornbread, is one of the first things that comes to mind.  Of course, I wanted to up the nutritional value,...

Making Meals Positive: Part 3 - Ending on a Good Note

Sam's place setting after lunch.  He did eat most of his food, but I didn't get into abattle over eating the crust or his last piece of cantaloupe.  We ended on a good note!This is the last installment of the series, Making Meals Positive.  Originally, I was thinking...

DIY Sensory Tunnel

Sam crawling through the sensory tunnel.The term "sensory" is becoming more mainstream, but I know it is still a foreign concept to many people.  So, before I dive into what the sensory tunnel is, let me explain a little about "sensory" play, and I do mean a little, this is...

Relax, You are Doing a Good Job!

The kids and I went on a "play date" (I hate that term) today with two other kids that are Sam's age.  The mom's are good friends of mine and we have been getting together every couple of weeks since Sam was born.  One of mom's  happens to be a pediatric speech and language pathologist...