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Welcome to The Tot blog. I am so happy you are here. This blog stemmed from my journey as a mother and an Occupational Therapist. I want to provide parents and caregivers with support, knowledge, and the tools they need to advocate for their child. The content on this website should never be used in lieu of direct, professional and individualized intervention or advice from a medical professional. I want the information to be accessible, free and purposeful. I will be adding content all the time. Stay tuned!

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Tanya Peterson

Mar 4, 2019
2 min

Hobby Lobby Easter Basket Guide

#Hobbylobby #occupationaltherapy #finemotor #sensoryprocessing #Easter #Easterbasketideas Looking for Easter Basket ideas that are developmentally appropriate, focus on skill development and don't contain sugar? I got you covered. I visited Hobby Lobby and here are some of my favorite items: This was a cute Hobby Lobby find. I love any kind of tongs because when a child uses them it simulates the motion necessary to open and close scissors. These tongs were made to assist

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Tanya Peterson

Feb 24, 2019
2 min

Toddler Approved Sensory Activities

#sensory #sensoryprocessing #toddlerideas #play #occupationaltherapy #howtoentertainatoddler Here in upstate NY our winters tend to last FOREVER. It gets bone chillingly cold which makes it difficult to take toddlers outside. What's a mama to do? Here's a list of tried and true activities I have done to entertain the littles when the weather has been less than desirable. They mostly require items you already have laying around the house, and even better, they're cheap and e

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Sensory Processing Disorder: What's all the hype about?

Tanya Peterson

Feb 20, 2019
3 min

Sensory Processing Disorder: What's all the hype about?

#sensoryprocessing #sensory #occupationaltherapy #pediatrics In the recent past if you put the term "Sensory Processing" into your google search bar, you would likely struggle to find relevant information. You would probably be redirected to websites that focused on other developmental disorders. Good news! The times, they are-a-changin'! "Sensory" is now a buzzword. We have sensory gyms, and sensory rooms and sensory nights at the local trampoline park. If you complete a

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