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Our necklace cords measure approximately 36 inches in length. They come at the longest length so both kids and adults can wear them, but you can shorten the cord on any of our necklaces if you'd like. To get started - grab your favorite ARK necklace and follow the steps below.    . Instructions: Unclasp the clasp. Push the cord through the flat end of the clasp (you' …

If you walk into any Kindergarten classroom, you’ll likely find students learning how to write their letters. In pre-school years, children may have started practicing drawing shapes and how to write their name, but this is THE YEAR. The year that they learn how to write upper- and lower-case letters. It sounds simple, right? Pick a pencil and draw some lines.  For some kids, it i …

We asked several feeding therapists:  If there was one piece of advice that you'd like to share with families who are in pediatric feeding therapy, what would it be?  Below are their thoughtful answers.  We hope you find these helpful, motivating, and insightful as you go through your feeding journey! Remember that It's Not Your Fault "I think one of the biggest factors tha …

Y Tips are a great addition to any oral motor tool bag!  These tip attachments for the Z-Vibe are most often used for working on jaw grading and stability exercises.  But the unique Y shape makes them great for lip closure exercises as well. What is lip closure? Just like its namesake, lip closure is the ability to close one's lips to create a seal around a spoon, around a …