There are many reasons that child might not be interested in or willing to play contact sports. Learn more here! We talk a lot about the sensory systems and how they affect child development here at The Inspired Treehouse. A reader recently asked the following question that took our focus on sensory development in a new direction: “My child is tentative in physical contact related situations (sports). What does this mean and how can I help him succeed at team sport activities?” Current medical terminology in the United States uses the term collision sport to refer to sports ... Read More about Why Your Child Avoids Contact Sports
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Tactile Strategies and Activities for Teens and Older Kids
Our friend and fellow OT, Courtney Dickinson, is back today with more great information about sensory issues and teens! This week, she’s tackling how teens and older kids process tactile input.This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Do you have a teen that constantly needs to touch everything and maybe everyone?Does your teen only prefer certain types of clothing or have difficulty dressing appropriately for the weather? Does he not appear to notice when he is messy or dirty?Does she avoid or appear over-reactive to grooming activities such as haircuts, showers and nail cutting ... Read More about Tactile Strategies and Activities for Teens and Older Kids
SENSORY ISSUES: TRICKS AND TIPS FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
Creating sensory strategies that are a fit for the teen/tween age group can be tough - check out these suggestions! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We’ve written a lot about sensory issues over the years. We’ve covered everything from sensory strategies and sensory tips to sensory activities and more! We even wrote a book called Sensory Processing 101! Our readers tell us that all of this information is really helpful, except for one catch…eventually little kids with sensory needs grow into big kids with sensory needs. How do kids’ sensory needs change over time and ... Read More about SENSORY ISSUES: TRICKS AND TIPS FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
WHY KIDS NEED ROUGH PLAY + 20 AWESOME ACTIVITIES!
If your bed linens are always torn off the bed, your couch cushions are always strewn all over the living room floor, and your house echoes with the pounding and banging of rough play at all hours of the day - you know what it means to have a child who loves to jump, stomp, and crash. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Why Kids Need Rough play If your little one fits the description above, take heart...he or she is probably not just trying to drive you crazy. Crashing, pounding, jumping, and stomping, and rough play are all great ways of providing input to the ... Read More about WHY KIDS NEED ROUGH PLAY + 20 AWESOME ACTIVITIES!
10 RULES KIDS SHOULD BREAK FOR HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
When it comes to kids’ growth and development, sometimes breaking a rule or two doesn’t hurt! Read on to find out why! By the end of a typical day, most parents, teachers, and caregivers are sick and tired of repeating “the rules”. Heck, even grandparents have to lay down the law at one time or another. Most of these rules use words like don’t, no, or stop and are designed to keep kids safe or to ensure that they act appropriately in public. But the truth is that many of the behaviors that we’re trying to extinguish in our kids are the very behaviors that help them grow, learn, and ... Read More about 10 RULES KIDS SHOULD BREAK FOR HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
MOVEMENT MONDAY: ACTIVE IDEAS FOR KIDS
Hello all! Happy Monday! We hope you enjoyed your weekend and that you had some time to get outside and enjoy the fading days of fall if you are here in the States. Our news station reported that there was going to be some lake effect snow this weekend....WHAT?!?!?!?! Not ready for that! This week at the Treehouse we continued to Spread the Work, Share a book for Sensory Awareness Month. Be sure to check out Claire's suggestions for creating a positive environment for everyone involved in your playdates. We also showed you a few fun ways to teach your kids their phone numbers and ... Read More about MOVEMENT MONDAY: ACTIVE IDEAS FOR KIDS
KIDS HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Q & A
This week, as part of our ABCs of Child Development series, we thought it might be helpful to list some of the most common questions we hear about kids health and development development all in one place with some tips, ideas, and links to other helpful resources. Sensory Processing Question 1 || My child can’t stand to have her hands messy. She has a meltdown every time she gets anything on her hands. What is going on with her? Many children struggle with the sensation of having messy hands. Whether it’s soap, water, dirt, or glue, some kids are overly sensitive ... Read More about KIDS HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Q & A
Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface
Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One thing that stands out to me in the schools where I work is that you never see a good old fashioned chalkboard anymore! Gone are the days of feeling that chalky dust all over your hands, racing classmates to finish math facts on the chalkboard, and clapping out the erasers during detention! :)Back when I was in school, I never thought about the developmental benefits of writing and working on the vertical ... Read More about Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface