NAIS Occupational Therapy Services

11/06/2026

16/04/2026

Stimming isn’t something to stop — it’s something to understand.

For many children, stimming is how they calm their body, manage overwhelm, and feel safe in their environment.

When we respond with acceptance instead of correction, we support regulation, confidence, and wellbeing.

Which step feels most important for your child right now?

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08/04/2026

When children play, they are not just having fun. Every imaginative activity, game of tag, or fort they build actually boosts their brains in ways that schoolwork alone cannot. Science shows that play fires up the brain’s high-efficiency mode, sending out dopamine and endorphins that help kids feel happier and learn faster. In fact, play can help the brain grow new connections up to 20 times faster than traditional memorization.

If you notice your child building, running, or pretending, know that they are building powerful thinking and problem-solving skills at the same time as their confidence. Countries like Finland let kids play until age seven, and these kids go on to outscore others in reading, math, and science. MIT studies suggest children in playful programs see a 40 percent jump in skills like focus and memory—simply by having more fun with their learning.

Instead of pushing more drills or screen time, give your child the gift of unstructured play. Let them choose their games, create with their hands, or run outside. You might be surprised: The best boost you can give your child’s future is letting them discover joy through play."

20/03/2026