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Miss Jaime’s Favorite Things—for 5-Year-Olds
Here are a few of my Favorite Things for 5-year-olds to help them learn, grow, and develop right on time! As an OT, I'm picky about my toys! I want to spend on things that have at least one developmental component. Fine Motor Toys that Engage 2 Hands (Bilateral...
Miss Jaime’s Favorite Things—for 3-Year-Olds
Here are a few of my Favorite Things for 3-year-olds to help them learn, grow, and develop right on time! As an OT, I'm picky about my toys! I want to spend on things that have at least one developmental component. Toys that Engage 2 Hands (bilateral...
Yoga Games for Calming Kids
I'm sure I don't have to tell you how hyped kids get just before (or after) a school break, or just on a random Tuesday. And being a lifelong yoga lover + an occupational therapist, I love to combine yoga and fun!I've got 3 yoga games to share with you. They are easy...
9 Unexpected Gifts for your Friend with Cancer
Tis the season to be Thankful. This saying is particularly true for me this year as I am battling breast cancer. Life crises like these can really make you stop and take the time to think: Think about all the blessings in your life. All the things that are so...
10 Reasons to Let Your Kids Wrap Gifts
1. Make a simple gift! Use fine motor skills with simple gifts kids can make using simple items such as stringing beads onto a pipe cleaner to create a bracelet. 2. Reduce • Reuse • Recycle! Teach your kids to recycle gift boxes, bags, tissue paper. ...
To Sew or Not to Sew
Is sewing a lost art or a life skill? If you ask me, it's an important life skill that should make a comeback. Unfortunately, there are few schools today that offer classes like home and careers that teach sewing, cooking, and other types of life skills. Schools are...