Breathing is widely acknowledged as a technique that calms some of our big emotions like anxiety, stress, anger or frustration. “Breathe”. “Take a breather”. “Just take a deep breath”. How often do we talk about breathing when we need some time … [Read more...] about Deep breathing to calm your child’s anxiety
Sensory Processing
Scented Play Dough and how to use it in feeding therapy
Scented play dough is a great a way of building muscles in young children’s hands, providing and opportunity for “heavy work” for a young child or a play activity to keep children busy and entertained. Playing with play dough supports creative … [Read more...] about Scented Play Dough and how to use it in feeding therapy
Sensory processing difficulties and toothbrushing – how to help your child stop battling toothbrushing
“Help my child won’t brush their teeth” is a comment we often hear from parents. Many children struggle with toothbrushing, but for some it’s a real battle. Does your child refuse to open their mouth or gag on the toothpaste? There are a variety of … [Read more...] about Sensory processing difficulties and toothbrushing – how to help your child stop battling toothbrushing