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Are the Wheels Starting to Come Off? We’re Here to Help!
The leaves have begun to change, and families have settled into the rhythm of the school year. However, sometimes children...
Building Bridges: Supporting Transitions to Preschool or Structured Settings
DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers by Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L Thank you for following along with this...
The Power of Play: The Importance of Engagement in Building Emotional Resilience
DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Babies and Toddlers By Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L Why Play? Play is a safe space...
The Sensory World of Toddlers: Understanding Regulation Through a DIR Lens
DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Babies and Toddlers By Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L – What is Sensory Regulation in Toddlers?...
Tiny Hands with Big Jobs: Fine Motor Development in Early Childhood
Tiny Hands with Big Jobs: Fine Motor Development in Early Childhood DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Babies and Toddlers By...
Milestones Emerging Through Experience DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents
By Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L, Zier Institute, Omaha, NE When your baby reaches for a toy, rolls over, or takes...
Foundations First: What is Sensory and Motor Development, How it Relates to DIR, and Why it Matters
DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Babies and ToddlersBy Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L (Zier Institute, Omaha, NE) Hello and welcome! My...
Tips for a Happy and Safe Holiday Season for Kids (and Parents, too!)
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, kids can become overwhelmed, reactive, and dysregulated. Despite all the fun...
10 Ways to Build a Stronger Bond with Your Teen
Building a stronger bond during the challenging teenage years can lead to more meaningful connections during these critical years and...
Diverse Play Groups: The Benefits of AZ+A’s New Summer Programming
Diverse Play Groups are quickly coming to the AZ+A Playhouse! AZ+A is shifting from traditional summer camp models to introduce...
Rough and Tumble Play Supports Emotional Regulation
Rough-and-tumble play (or rough-house play) can often feel out-of-control, violent, and overwhelming for parents, especially if their child may have...