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New Year, New Sensory Diet: Tips, Tools, & Strategies(Post)
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 ne
Meeting Our Kids Where They Are, Anxiety Included(Post)This wonderful guest post comes to us from Shae Lynn Watt. What do you do when the reality of your kids conflicts with your imagined version? We all know it’s important to meet our kids where t
14 Discreet Chew Toys for Teens and Adults(Post)Are you looking for safe, discreet outlets to chew on? Then you’ve come to the right place! ARK has been making chewies for over 20 years with a wide range of chewable necklaces, chewable pen/
Do You Chew Your Lips, Cheeks, or Tongue? Here's Why(Post)Chewed shirts are visible - you can see the holes in shirt sleeves, the stretched out collars, the wet fabric. Chewed on pencils famously get indentations on them after just one bite. Pen caps will sh
What is a chewing oral fixation, and what helps?(Post)Fingernails. The inside of your cheek. A pen cap. A plastic water bottle cap. If you've spent a lot of your life reaching for something to bite or chew, you've probably heard it called an oral fixatio
Understanding Food/Oral Aversions and How to Help(Post)Mealtime should be one of the easier parts of the day. For some families, it's the hardest one. Maybe your child clamps their mouth shut the second the spoon comes near. Maybe they gag at the sight of
How Stacking / Nesting Toys Can Develop Early Language and Fine Motor Skills(Post)Stacking toys - Oh how I love thee! Let me count (and stack) the ways. Don't be deceived - these seemingly simple toys pack a big punch when it comes to early learning development. How do stac
Why do ADHD and chewing go together?(Post)If chewing and ADHD seem to go together, you're not imagining it. It's one of the most common things we hear about, whether someone is ordering for their child, a loved one, or for themselves. It can
Why Kids and Adults Chew on Pencils and Pens(Post)Does bite marks on pens and pencils sound familiar? Pens and pencils are among the most common items people chew on. Chewing can help increase focus and attention, so it makes sense that a pen or pe
How to Choose a Sensory Tool for School(Post)A school day asks a lot of a body. Sit still, stay quiet, track a voice at the front of the room, tune out twenty-two other people doing twenty-two other things, then get up, move through a loud hallw
How a Weighted Pencil Improves Handwriting(Post)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
Why Does My Child Chew on Toys?(Post)If you've ever found teeth marks on an action figure, a building block with a corner chewed off, or a toy car that looks like it's been around the racetrack a few too many times, you're in the right p