The OT Park blog
Practical articles from our therapists on sensory play, milestones, routines, school and family life.
What is Sensory Integration?
Sensory integration refers to the process by which the central nervous system combines and organizes sensory information from the environment in order to produce…
Top indoor activities away from the screens for kids ages 1-3
While we all love getting fresh air and sunshine, sometimes, you get stuck inside. When rainy, cold weather, a hot summer afternoon—or a pandemic—keeps…
The Importance of Developmental Milestones for Every Child 0 to 6 Years of Age
Developmental milestones are barometers for skills that each child should be able to do by a set age. They are the primary standard that…
Early exposure to sensory activities
“There is nothing in the intellect that was not first in the senses,” – Aristotle Did you know that when your baby crawls around…
10 Toddler Gross Motor Activities and Why Obstacle Courses are the Best!
Developing gross motor skills is an essential foundation that all children need! Gross motor skills are any movements that engage the large muscles in…
TOP 10 Sensory Activities for 2 years olds
Why Is Sensory Play Important for Children? – Sensory is important for children because it allows them to be messy and enriches their awareness…
IMPORTANCE OF A SCHEDULE AMONG INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Our lives as adults are filled with everyday routines that help keep us on schedule. Children also need to have predictable routines that have…
Why Kids Use “Non-Words” And Tantrums? How To Teach Them To Use Their Emotions With Words?
We have all seen it, and most of us have experienced our children throwing tantrums and acting out! So why do children throw tantrums…
Easter Eggs Activities and its developmental Importance for kids
Easter holds so many great activities for our children. What kid doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? An Easter egg hunt is not just…
Baby Sign Language
You might hate seeing your baby wailing, and you have no idea why. Is he hungry? Tired? Too hot? You could just wait until…
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