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Supporting a child with sensory differences isn’t about “fixing” them. It’s about understanding what their nervous syste...
07/12/2025

Supporting a child with sensory differences isn’t about “fixing” them. It’s about understanding what their nervous system is asking for.

Kids who get overwhelmed by noise, lights, clothing, transitions, or movement aren’t being “difficult”... Their brains are working overtime.

Here are simple ways to make their world feel safer, calmer, and more predictable and every small adjustment matters:

✨ Create a quiet corner or sensory space
✨ Give plenty of movement breaks
✨ Offer choices (clothes, headphones, fidgets)
✨ Prep them for transitions ahead of time
✨ Reduce overwhelming lights/noises
✨ Respect their cues, even if they can’t explain them
✨ Remember: dysregulated kids can’t hear directions
✨ Allow flexible participation when possible

When we meet kids where they are, we help them thrive, not just cope.

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Ever noticed your child doing the same thing over and over again? They’re not “just playing”… they’re building their bra...
05/12/2025

Ever noticed your child doing the same thing over and over again? They’re not “just playing”… they’re building their brain.

These are called Play Schemas... the natural, instinctive ways children explore, learn, and make sense of the world.

From carrying things around the house to spinning, connecting, lining up, or hiding in boxes… it all has meaning.

At Nurture Collective, we look for these patterns because they tell us:
✔️ what your child is curious about
✔️ how they learn best
✔️ which activities will support their development

Save this post to recognise your child’s schema... it can turn everyday play into powerful learning.

Tell us in the comments:
Which play schema does your child show the most?

02/12/2025

As a parent, it is not necessary to do grand gestures to fill your child's childhood with joyful moments. Instead, simply being present and cherishing every small moment with them is often sufficient.

Learning differences are not indicators of intelligence. They’re simply different ways a child’s brain processes informa...
02/12/2025

Learning differences are not indicators of intelligence. They’re simply different ways a child’s brain processes information.

And early understanding can make the biggest difference in confidence, self-esteem, and school success.

Here’s a quick guide to four of the most common learning disabilities seen in children:
✏️ Dysgraphia (writing)
📚 Dyslexia (reading)
🔢 Dyscalculia (math)
🏃‍♂️ Dyspraxia (motor planning & coordination)

Each child’s brain works in its own beautiful way and with the right support, they can thrive.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s struggles go deeper than “just needing more practice,” this post is for you.

Save this post to refer back to later and share it with other parents, teachers, and caregivers who may need it.

Which one would you like us to explain in more detail next?

Does your child avoid crossing their body to reach for things?It might be more important than you think. Crossing the mi...
28/11/2025

Does your child avoid crossing their body to reach for things?
It might be more important than you think.

Crossing the midline is a key developmental skill that helps children build coordination, handwriting abilities, emotional regulation, reading readiness, and overall brain connectivity.

Here are everyday activities that naturally strengthen midline crossing: no special equipment needed.

(Parents are always surprised by how many of these their child already does 👀)

✨ Windmill hands
✨ Body twists
✨ Cross crawl
✨ Ball games + sports
✨ Dancing
✨ Biking
✨ Gardening
✨ Musical instruments
✨ Playing with blocks
✨ Figure-8 drawing & more!

When kids struggle with midline crossing, you might notice:
– Switching hands often
– Difficulty tracking words across a page
– Challenges with handwriting
– Avoiding sports or coordinated play

The good news? Play-based OT strategies can make a BIG difference and it’s never too early (or too late) to support this skill.

Save this post to try some of these activities at home, and share it with another parent who’d find this helpful ❤️

Gratitude looks a little extra special at Nurture Collective this year 🧡✨ For Thanksgiving, we invited our families to w...
27/11/2025

Gratitude looks a little extra special at Nurture Collective this year 🧡✨ For Thanksgiving, we invited our families to write a small note of thanks to our therapists... and the messages filled our walls (and our hearts).

Every word reminded us why we do what we do:
supporting children, partnering with parents, and growing together as a community that truly cares.

To every family who took a moment to write a message… thank you. ❤️❤️

Your trust, kindness, and encouragement mean more than you know.

And to our incredible therapists; your compassion, creativity, and dedication are the heartbeat of Nurture Collective.
We are so grateful for you today and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving from our Nurture Collective family to yours 🦃

❤️

Does your child sip from their water bottle all day long? Well, it might be more than a habit. It might be sensory regul...
25/11/2025

Does your child sip from their water bottle all day long? Well, it might be more than a habit. It might be sensory regulation at work.

Kids naturally seek out what their nervous system needs, and oral-motor input (like sucking, sipping, and chewing) is one of the most calming and organizing forms of sensory input. 💛

Here’s why water bottles can be powerful tools for supporting focus, regulation, and emotional balance:
✨ Helps reduce fight-or-flight responses
✨ Provides rhythmic sensory input that supports attention
✨ Activates rich sensory receptors in the mouth, jaw, and lips
✨ Offers deep pressure input that calms and grounds the body
✨ Slows breathing and supports self-regulation

When you understand the why, everyday moments make so much more sense and supporting your child becomes easier.

If your child struggles with sensory needs, emotional regulation, or focus, Nurture Collective is here to help.
Our therapists support children of all abilities through play-based, nervous-system-informed therapy; in person and via telehealth.

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Everyday moments are full of learning. Even the ones that feel small. From cracking eggs to building pillow forts, kids ...
23/11/2025

Everyday moments are full of learning. Even the ones that feel small. From cracking eggs to building pillow forts, kids are constantly strengthening their motor skills, sensory systems, problem-solving abilities, and creativity… all through PLAY.

At Nurture Collective, we love reminding parents that development doesn’t only happen in therapy sessions... it’s happening at home, in the kitchen, in the backyard, and in every playful moment in between.

Here are some powerful learning opportunities hiding in everyday activities:

🍳 Cracking eggs = hand strength
🛒 Carrying groceries = proprioception
🧩 Puzzles = problem solving
🧱 Lego building = hand-eye coordination
🎭 Puppet play = speech + language
🧺 Pillow forts = sequencing
🧚 Pretend play = imagination + storytelling
💃 Dancing = patterning + processing
… and so much more.

When kids are given chances to move, explore, build, and imagine, their brains light up in the best ways.

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Learning disabilities don’t look the same for every child, and they’re far more common than many realise. Many children ...
19/11/2025

Learning disabilities don’t look the same for every child, and they’re far more common than many realise. Many children struggle quietly, not because they aren’t trying, but because their brains process information differently.

Here are some learning differences you might notice:

📘 Dyslexia: difficulty with reading
✏️ Dysgraphia: difficulty with writing
🧮 Dyscalculia: difficulty with math
🧩 Dyspraxia: fine motor and coordination challenges
👀 Visual processing: difficulty understanding what they see
👂 Auditory processing: difficulty understanding what they hear
🗣️ Dysphasia: difficulty with language
🔤 Dysorthographia: difficulty with spelling

Learning disabilities are not a lack of intelligence.
They’re not caused by poor parenting.
They’re not something a child simply grows out of.
They’re different ways of learning... and with support, kids thrive.

At Nurture Collective, our pediatric Occupational Therapists help strengthen the skills behind reading, writing, attention, language, coordination and confidence.
We support families both in-person and via telehealth.

If your child has been struggling with schoolwork, handwriting, focus, or frustration… they’re not alone. Support is available.
Save this post, share it with another parent, or book a consultation at mynurturecollective.com

Your child doesn’t need to fit the system.
They just need tools that fit them.

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