Cynthia Adshade

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Coloring activities help with a variety of necessary skills - fine motor, visual perception, hand control, etc.
What does your child love to color?

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Today is Universal Children's Day.

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There are several different and easy recipes to make sensory items in your home. Some of the common ones are gak, goop, slime, playdoh.
Do you have a favorite recipe that you use with your child?

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Cutting activities work on fine motor skills, hand strength, and coordination. I use them to help kids improve their fine motor skills.

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The Hoberman Sphere is a fun and helpful tool for children to regulate their breathing, which in turn can assist with self-regulation.

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Playing with chalk on a driveway or on a vertical surface is a great way to work on a child's imagination and also to work on other important skills such as bilateral coordination, balance, hand pressure, and sensory.
What does your child like to draw?

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Positive affirmations encourage children to believe in what is possible within themselves and the world around them.
What is one positive affirmation that you can share with your child? Comment below.

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Encourage your child to learn basic developmentally appropriate life skills through play and daily activities.
What is one fun activity that you can do with your child to learn a life skill?

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Movement is such an important term. It can refer to fine motor skills, gross motor skills, taking an action, or standing up for what they believe is right.

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It's National Cappuccino Day!
Take a moment and enjoy a nice cappuccino. Explore your current mindset and be mindful of your thoughts today.
#NationalCappuccinoDay #Mindset #MindfulMondays #mindfullness

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When we teach our children to delay gratification with their spending, we also teach them patience and planning.

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“How Does Relaxation Benefit the Mind and Body?” https://t.co/mbGt8XA16z #stress #relax #peace #relaxation

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Knowing what motivates your child can help them develop new skills.

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Broken crayons are an excellent tool for a young child to use when coloring because it is an ideal size for small hands.

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Your child is always watching you and imitating what you do. How your react to a situation is important because your child will copy it.

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Simple everyday activities can be used to help develop a child's skills. One of my favorites is watching coffee cream being poured into black coffee using the slo-mo feature. This works on visual attention which is important for reading and during learning activities.

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With the increase in the use of technology, many children read books on some sort of device. But the real magic is actually holding a real book in one's hand and turning the pages as you read a story or learn about something new.
What's your favorite book?

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Children can easily become bored with a toy. Parents can help by switching out toys on a daily basis. This way your child is being reintroduced to their old toys and seeing them with a fresh look. Consider having a 7 day toy rotation that works on a variety of different skills.

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Your baby might not be talking yet but that doesn't mean they can't communicate with you in a variety of ways! Sign language can help with communication and reducing frustration. My daughter's new favorite sign is "help me". What does your child sign to you?

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Imaginative play is such an important stage in a child's life. Halloween is a great time for a child to dress-up. What is your child going to be for Halloween?