ARK's Blog

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 …

Let’s kick off the New Year with new workout goals for the kids! Oral Motor Edition! Oral motor strength and coordination is essential for supporting safe mealtimes, nutritional intake, and independence in feeding. Here are some fun exercises that can help build the oral motor skills needed for chewing, drinking, swallowing, and overall feeding success — all with the help of the Z-Vibe …

At ARK, we love answering your recommendation questions across our social media, customer service email and phone, and in person for those who have visited us at our HQ in South Carolina! Over a quarter century of making chews and the recommendations that come with that, we’ve compiled a list of the most common objects people chew on, and what chew tools we recommend using instead for a safe …

The holidays are often filled with excitement, tradition, and togetherness, but they can also feel overwhelming for kids. Extra noise, changes in routine, new places, and busy schedules can make it harder for children to stay regulated. If your child seems to melt down more easily, cling a little tighter, or struggle with big feelings this time of year, you're not alone. The good news is that with …