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13 Feb
A toddler using sticky glue to attach heart-shaped paper cutouts, engaging in a sensory activity to develop fine motor skills.
Valentine’s Day Activities for Toddlers

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy and cards! It’s a perfect opportunity for fun activities for toddlers that strengthen their motor skills, sensory development, and emotional connection with you. Here are some simple, fun, and developmentally supportive ways to celebrate love while helping your toddler grow. Sensory Heart Bin Why it’s great: Encourages tactile exploration,...

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07 Feb
A toddler refuses a plate of vegetables, a familiar scene for many parents dealing with picky eating. Learn simple OT strategies to make mealtimes less stressful and encourage food exploration.
Toddler Picky Eating Tips: Overcoming Mealtime Struggles

Mealtime with a toddler can feel like a constant challenge, one day they love a food, the next day they refuse to eat it! If picky eating is turning meals into a battle, you’re not alone! Many toddlers go through phases of food refusal, but with a little help, you can reduce stress and encourage...

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30 Jan
A toddler stirring a mixing bowl while helping with meal prep.
Play with Purpose: Using Everyday Activities to Boost Toddler Development

As parents, we often juggle endless to-do lists, striving to create enriching experiences for our kids. But what if the best opportunities for learning and growth were already built into your daily routine? From mealtime to bath time, every moment offers a chance to support your child’s sensory, motor, and cognitive development—all while keeping it...

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23 Jan
Toddler sleeping peacefully with a teddy bear, following a calm sleep routine.
Sweet Dreams: Healthy Sleep Routines for Infants and Toddlers

The New Year brings a fresh start, and it’s the perfect time to reset routines, especially toddler sleep routines. After the holiday season, when schedules are often thrown off by travel, gatherings, and late nights, toddlers and infants may need some extra help returning to a consistent sleep routine. Establishing healthy sleep habits is not...

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17 Jan
Three toddlers playing with colorful blocks on the floor, engaging in activities that support toddler developmental milestones.
New Year, New Skills: Helping Your Toddler Meet Developmental Milestones

As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on growth, not just in goals for ourselves, but in supporting our toddler’s developmental milestones. Every child grows at their own pace, but with intentional sensory and motor activities, we can provide the right environment for their skills to flourish. Let’s break down...

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