New Year, New Sensory Diet: Tips, Tools, & Strategies
Posted by Lauren Fouché, OTR/L on 16th Jan 2026
New Year, New Sensory Diet
It’s early January, and today was my kids’ first day back at school. As much as I loved the holiday break, I found myself, and my kids, craving routine, though they would never admit it.
For the past week or so of break, my 9-year-old had been thumping his sister on the head for no apparent reason, parkouring off the furniture, and begging his dad for nightly
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Goldilocks and the Three Chews
27th Jun 2022
This short story is our take on the classic fairy tale of a curious girl who enters a forest home while the bears are away. Instead of trying out different porridges, chairs, and beds, though, Goldilocks explores chew tools in different toughness levels, textures, and sizes. Follow along on her journey below:
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Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear had been waiting all day for th
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Self-Regulation Strategies with OT Katie Zelinski
6th Jun 2022
In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski, MS, OTR/L provides a background on self-regulation, co-regulation, and her favorite tips and tools for keeping the sensory system in a "just right" state.
Hannah: Hi everyone! My name is Hannah and we are going to be learning about sensory strategies to help calm and self-regulate from Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski.
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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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