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Let’s be honest... it’s not easy to step back and let your child take the lead. But here’s the magic: when children lead...
11/11/2025

Let’s be honest... it’s not easy to step back and let your child take the lead.

But here’s the magic: when children lead their play, they’re not just playing; they’re building problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, creativity, and confidence.

Child-led play means saying:
“I trust you to explore.”
“I see you making choices.”
“I’m here, but you get to steer.”

At Nurture Collective, we help parents and caregivers understand the power of child-led play, because real growth happens when we slow down, observe, and let kids take the lead.

For many children, toileting isn’t just a routine task.Iit’s a full sensory experience.From the sound of the toilet flus...
09/11/2025

For many children, toileting isn’t just a routine task.Iit’s a full sensory experience.

From the sound of the toilet flush, to bright bathroom lights, to the texture of soap and water, every detail can feel overwhelming for little ones with sensory sensitivities.

If your child resists toilet training, it might not be defiance or delay, it could be sensory overload. Understanding this helps you approach it with empathy, patience, and the right support.

At Nurture Collective, our occupational therapists help families navigate these sensory challenges, making everyday routines like toileting less stressful and more successful.

Did you know that a baby’s emotional world begins forming from day one? An Infant Mental Health Specialist supports not ...
06/11/2025

Did you know that a baby’s emotional world begins forming from day one?

An Infant Mental Health Specialist supports not just babies, but the parents who love and nurture them. Through connection, understanding, and guidance, they help families build strong emotional foundations for lifelong wellbeing.

It’s about helping parents tune into their baby’s needs, emotions, and communication... creating a safe, responsive relationship that supports healthy brain development.

Because when parents feel supported, babies thrive.

If your child seem extra energetic, fidgety, or have trouble focusing, they might just need some sensory system alerting...
04/11/2025

If your child seem extra energetic, fidgety, or have trouble focusing, they might just need some sensory system alerting activities!

These movement-based exercises (like jumping, running, and crawling) help “wake up” the nervous system which boosts attention, regulation, and readiness to learn.

Try adding short bursts of these activities before school, homework, or therapy to help your child feel more alert and organized!

Which of these does your child love most?
Tell us in the comments or save this post for ideas later!

01/11/2025

Happy Halloween from our Huntington Park team 👻

You don’t need fancy toys to build your child’s fine motor skills. You already have everything you need at home! Everyda...
01/11/2025

You don’t need fancy toys to build your child’s fine motor skills. You already have everything you need at home!

Everyday items like stickers, LEGO, buttons, and sponges can help your child strengthen the small muscles in their hands... the same ones they use for writing, dressing, and self-feeding.

Fine motor play isn’t just fun. It builds independence, confidence, and readiness for school!

Which of these items does your child love to play with? Tell us in the comments

Does your child avoid writing, tire quickly, or struggle to get their thoughts on paper? It might not be laziness or lac...
30/10/2025

Does your child avoid writing, tire quickly, or struggle to get their thoughts on paper?

It might not be laziness or lack of effort. Infact, it could be dysgraphia, a learning difference that affects handwriting, spelling, and written expression.

Kids with dysgraphia often know exactly what they want to say, but their hands can’t keep up with their thoughts, which leads to frustration, low confidence, and even avoidance of schoolwork.

With the right Occupational Therapy support, kids can build fine motor strength, improve pencil control, and learn strategies that make writing easier and more enjoyable.

Early intervention makes all the difference. Let’s help them find confidence in every word they write.

Ever noticed your child constantly seeking movement like jumping, crashing, or pushing things? Well, they might be looki...
28/10/2025

Ever noticed your child constantly seeking movement like jumping, crashing, or pushing things?

Well, they might be looking for proprioceptive input. It’s the kind of “deep pressure” their body needs to feel calm, focused, and organized.

Proprioceptive activities help kids:
✨ Build body awareness
✨ Improve regulation and focus
✨ Feel grounded and secure

Simple things like pushing a wall, tug of war, or carrying books can make a big difference in helping kids find balance... inside and out.

Save this post for your next “wiggly day”... these activities work wonders!

Have you ever noticed your child tilting their head while writing, holding their pencil too tightly, or struggling to cr...
26/10/2025

Have you ever noticed your child tilting their head while writing, holding their pencil too tightly, or struggling to cross the midline? 🤔

These might be more than just quirks... they can be subtle signs of a retained ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex), also called the “fencing reflex.”

When this reflex doesn’t integrate as expected, it can affect your child’s handwriting, coordination, balance, and even reading.

💡 The good news? Occupational therapy can help your child’s brain and body work together, improving focus, motor skills, and confidence.

At Nurture Collective, we help identify and support retained reflexes through play-based, personalized therapy.

Save this post to share with other parents because awareness is the first step to progress

When a child is dysregulated, it’s not misbehavior... it’s communication. Sensory dysregulation happens when the nervous...
22/10/2025

When a child is dysregulated, it’s not misbehavior... it’s communication.

Sensory dysregulation happens when the nervous system is overwhelmed or under-stimulated. You might notice your child:
⚡ Moves fast or hard
🗣️ Talks loudly or too quickly
😆 Has uncontrollable laughter
😬 Becomes impulsive or unable to follow instructions
👀 Shows dilated pupils or other physical signs

These are not signs of defiance. Instead these signs show that your child’s nervous system needs support and balance.

Our pediatric therapists at Nurture Collective help children understand and regulate their sensory systems through play-based, evidence-informed therapy.

If your child often seems “on edge,” “always moving,” or “can’t calm down,” you’re not alone. Remember, there’s always help available at Nurture Collective. 💚

Ever wonder why kids love swinging so much? For children with autism, it’s not just fun... it’s therapy in motion! Swing...
20/10/2025

Ever wonder why kids love swinging so much? For children with autism, it’s not just fun... it’s therapy in motion!

Swinging helps kids:
✨ Regulate their vestibular system (balance + body awareness)
🧠 Improve focus and attention
💬 Build social and communication skills
💪 Strengthen muscles and coordination
😌 Feel calm and grounded

The gentle back-and-forth motion supports sensory integration and helps children connect their bodies and minds without overstimulation.

Save this post to share with another parent or therapist who believes in the power of play! 💚

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