Article - OTPlan https://otplan.com/category/articles/ OTPlan - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities & Ideas for Parents Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:45:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/otplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-72dpi_OT-full.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Article - OTPlan https://otplan.com/category/articles/ 32 32 163641829 Why Your Kitchen Junk Drawer is a Goldmine for Child Development https://otplan.com/why-your-kitchen-junk-drawer-is-a-goldmine-for-child-development/ https://otplan.com/why-your-kitchen-junk-drawer-is-a-goldmine-for-child-development/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:01:24 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=5011514 There is a common misconception that supporting a neurodivergent child’s growth requires a playroom filled with expensive, specialized equipment. We …

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]]> https://otplan.com/the-importance-of-play/feed/ 0 4010524 What is “Core Strength”? https://otplan.com/what-is-core-strength/ https://otplan.com/what-is-core-strength/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:02:00 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=4010506 With more time spent working from home, attending school from home, or exercising at home, chances are you’ve heard about …

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]]> https://otplan.com/what-is-core-strength/feed/ 0 4010506 What is Praxis? https://otplan.com/what-is-praxis/ https://otplan.com/what-is-praxis/#respond Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:00:10 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=4010498 “Praxis” is our ability to think about how to do something we want to do. Kids use praxis when they …

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]]> https://otplan.com/what-is-praxis/feed/ 0 4010498 OT-based Strategies for Promoting Distance Learning Success https://otplan.com/ot-based-strategies-for-promoting-distance-learning-success/ https://otplan.com/ot-based-strategies-for-promoting-distance-learning-success/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:24:16 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=9280 School has begun for many, and it has taken on many different forms. We are very much thinking of all …

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]]> https://otplan.com/ot-based-strategies-for-promoting-distance-learning-success/feed/ 0 9280 Caregiver Relaxation Strategy: Deep Breathing https://otplan.com/caregiver-relaxation-strategy-deep-breathing/ https://otplan.com/caregiver-relaxation-strategy-deep-breathing/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:44:26 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=8678 The purpose of this article is to provide and explain a relaxation strategy, in order to lower our stress and increase our relaxation.

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]]> https://otplan.com/caregiver-relaxation-strategy-deep-breathing/feed/ 0 8678 “Harry Potter” – Themed Developmental Activities https://otplan.com/harry-potter-themed-developmental-activities/ https://otplan.com/harry-potter-themed-developmental-activities/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:06:56 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=8647 In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, more families are staying in to watch movies together, such as the Harry Potter film series. (Thankfully, many are reading the books, too!). We used J. K. Rowling’s timeless series as inspiration for movement and to promote developmental skills and imaginary play.

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]]> https://otplan.com/harry-potter-themed-developmental-activities/feed/ 0 8647 COVID-19 and How It May Impact Our Sensory Systems https://otplan.com/covid-19-and-how-it-may-impact-our-sensory-systems/ https://otplan.com/covid-19-and-how-it-may-impact-our-sensory-systems/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:01:37 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=8509 Insight on how COVID-19 may impact our children's sensory systems and helpful strategies addressing specific sensory systems.

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]]> https://otplan.com/covid-19-and-how-it-may-impact-our-sensory-systems/feed/ 0 8509 Going on a road trip this winter break? https://otplan.com/going-on-a-road-trip-this-winter-break/ https://otplan.com/going-on-a-road-trip-this-winter-break/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:12:43 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=5822 If your family is like my family, this is the time of the year we like to be spontaneous, get …

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]]> https://otplan.com/going-on-a-road-trip-this-winter-break/feed/ 0 5822 Tactile Defensiveness: Some People Are More Sensitive https://otplan.com/tactile-defensiveness-some-people-are-more-sensitive/ https://otplan.com/tactile-defensiveness-some-people-are-more-sensitive/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:17:19 +0000 https://otplan.com/?p=4038 In addition to the important role of our touch (or tactile) system previously discussed under tactile perception, another critical aspect …

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