Chew Tools for Adults - Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and More
2nd May 2022
Does any of this sound familiar: biting nails when anxious, teeth clenching, fidgeting during meetings, chewing on pen caps at work, or even biting the insides of your cheek?
If so - you’ve come to the right place! ARK makes chewable sensory solutions for anyone who needs to chew.
Many people use sensory chews to help with anxiety, stress, concentration, and all sorts of situation
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How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation
Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020
This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski.
Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane:
You were in school and had to give a presentation to your class. Even though you knew all the information, you hate public speaking and were feeling nervous and stressed. Did
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety - 4 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate
Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 7th May 2020
A wonderful guest blog post from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski on ways to cope with stress and anxiety - perfect for all year round, but especially during these uncertain times with COVID-19.
With all the changes in routines, not getting as much time to play outside, and having limited interactions with family and friends, we have to expect that our kids are going to be more dysregul
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He’s Not Behind, Behind Who?
Posted by Guest Blogger Heather Loreen Kava on 23rd Jul 2019
This moving guest blog comes to us from Heather Loreen Kava.
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My large knees jutted out and my bottom barely fit onto the toddler chair. I tried to blend and hoped the little legs could hold my weight and the weight of the infant wrapped against my body. Looking ahead, I saw my sweet 3 year old boy, Daniel. He stood in a line waiting to perform a song celebrating the end of
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