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Longer Family Meals Lead to More Fruits and Veggies Consumed by Kids

April 18, 2023

21 July 2023, Feeding Therapy, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals. This is the result of a new study of health psychologist Professor Jutta Mata from the University of Mannheim and Professor Ralph Hertwig, Director…...

April 18, 2023

21 April 2023, Feeding Therapy, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals. This is the result of a new study of health psychologist Professor Jutta Mata from the University of Mannheim and Professor Ralph Hertwig, Director…...

April 18, 2023

21 April 2023, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Special Education

[Source: Travel Pulse] Beaches Resorts announced the expansion of its autism program with the release of all-new Sensory Guides. Developed by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the Sensory Guides allow caregivers and guests with cognitive disabilities to more…...

April 18, 2023

21 April 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Landmark study finds no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships between children born by assisted reproduction (egg or sperm donation or surrogacy) and those born naturally at age 20. However, findings suggest that telling children about…...

April 18, 2023

21 April 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Landmark study finds no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships between children born by assisted reproduction (egg or sperm donation or surrogacy) and those born naturally at age 20. However, findings suggest that telling children about…...

Easy Flower Craft for SLPs

April 18, 2023

21 April 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Natalie Snyders] Need an easy, spring themed craft to brighten up your therapy space? Try this easy flower craft! Crafts are always a great way to target following directions (“Show me a small petal”), prepositions (“Glue that to the top…...

April 17, 2023

Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: PopSugar] Whether it’s a downpour or an unexpected snowfall, the weather forecast can quickly leave kids feeling restless while stuck indoors. When it’s too snowy, wet, hot, or cold to go outside, you’ll be hearing echoes of “I’m bored!” before you know it.…...

20 April Showers Crafts for Kids

April 17, 2023

21 April 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Totally the Bomb] It’s raining, it’s pouring, your kids think life is boring, these crafts are fun, we’re all-for-one, we call this #ParentScoring! Seriously, though, after this super snowy winter these 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids might be just what you need…...

April 17, 2023

21 April 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Are you in search of no-prep, Springtime activities to encourage fine motor and executive function skills? Well, search no more! Here is a three-page FREE sample download from the Spring Skill Builders packet, created by Thia Triggs, school-based Occupational…...

38 Beautiful Sunflower Crafts

April 17, 2023

21 April 2023, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities] Flowers are sure to bring light to anyone’s day, and today we have the brightest sunflower craft ideas. This list is full of ideas of using simple household items to create your own sunflower field at home. Paper plates,…...