Once again, the holiday season is here. For most people, this is a very special time of year. It is a time to reflect, to look back, to celebrate, and to come together with friends and family. And when people gather to celebrate their love and appreciation for each other, you can bet that food […]
Graceful and ever-changing, the summer slips into fall and fall into winter. However, with the inevitable approach of winter, ice, and snow–so does unintended contact with the ground. Older adults in Minnesota experience over 29,900 falls per year causing over 600 deaths. However, much unlike the inevitable change in seasons, falls can be avoided. Here […]
First words emerge between 9-18 months. However, communication begins prior to this. Infants communicate via facial expressions and grimaces, squirming, and crying. Social smiles emerge around 6 weeks of age. Very young babies coo and babble. And by around 1 year of age, the sounds they have been using will shape into words. Think about […]
Fall is here, and there are many fun, fall-themed activities to encourage the development of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are small motor movements with the wrist, hand, and fingers. These skills are important for everyday tasks, such as feeding, dressing, writing, and engaging in play tasks. Below is a list of different activities […]
Halloween is coming up, and finding the perfect costume can be tricky. It can be especially challenging to find a costume that is adaptive or sensory-friendly. A lot of Halloween costumes can be uncomfortable, itchy, or difficult to get on and off. Luckily there are some great costume options out there that will help include […]
Acai bowls have been one of the most recent health trends in the United States, but why? Acai is a palm fruit that has been around for thousands of years. Acai berries are found in the rain forests of South America. They have been found to have many health benefits and high nutritional content. Acai […]
I have outgrown garage sales-how about you? As I am sending my oldest off to college and my youngest moves to not wanting dolls and “baby things” in her room anymore, I am busy cleaning and making boxes and bags for Goodwill. To my excitement, I found a few items in nearly new shape that […]
An activity as simple as walking can provide countless health benefits. Walking is a simple task that requires minimal equipment and time. A brisk 30 minute walk a day can allow for the following benefits to be observed. Healthy weight maintenance Disease prevention Gains in muscle and bone strength Endurance improvements Stress reduction Improved mood Balance improvement Improved immune system To […]
School has started meaning kids are busy during the day but are now looking for something on the weekend or evenings to fill the time. A fun way to explore a park or around your neighborhood is going for a scavenger hunt. Below are different ideas to incorporate gross motor (large muscle) movements. Easier […]
How Recreation Therapy may Benefit You! We all know exercise is a form of activity that will result in beneficial physiological changes but often dread doing it. So why not implement something fun and exciting with similar benefits that engages you to reach those goals without even realizing you’re working towards them. That’s when recreation […]
