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Why Kids Need Boredom

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This parent handout helps therapists reframe “I’m bored” as practice time for planning, flexible thinking, and follow-through. It offers 20 fun, connection-building ideas kids can start on their own (letters, mini museums, recipe cards, window galleries) plus quick coaching tips so caregivers can support without rescuing.
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Screen Time for Babies and Toddlers

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This reflective handout supports parents of children ages birth to three in navigating screen time with clarity, compassion, and intention. Rather than prescribing limits, it invites meaningful awareness of how screens show up in daily life and what might be getting crowded out.
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Understanding AAC Trials: What Families Need to Know

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps families understand what an AAC trial is, why it matters, and what steps to expect along the way, from evaluation to funding approval. It’s a clear, compassionate tool therapists can use to guide families through the AAC process with realistic expectations.
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Everyday Foot Care for Life with Diabetes

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps people with diabetes understand why foot care matters and how to build simple, protective habits into their daily routine. It’s ideal for early education or as a supportive tool when signs of foot-related changes begin to appear.
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Helping Your Child with Articulation Goals at Home

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps parents support articulation goals at home without turning into speech therapists. It offers empowering language, practical modeling tips, and low-pressure carry-over ideas, all grounded in emotional support and confidence-building.
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Try This Instead: Alternatives to Time-Outs

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers gentle, practical alternatives to time-outs that prioritize connection and emotional regulation, especially helpful for children who experience the world differently. It’s designed to support therapists in guiding parents through real-life scenarios with strategies that build trust, not isolation.
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Adaptive Clothing Options for Kids

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource highlights the latest adaptive clothing options for children, helping therapists guide families toward practical, stylish, and functional solutions. With a curated list of brands, key features, and a funding resource, this guide supports families in finding clothing that enhances their child’s comfort and independence.
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