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A Year of Monthly Themed Sensory Bins
Seasonal Activities, Sensory Play, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Development Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L Seasonal Activities, Sensory Play, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Development Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L

A Year of Monthly Themed Sensory Bins

This month-by-month guide shares choke-free, themed sensory bin ideas for toddlers ages 2–3. Each theme includes Early Intervention skill targets to support fine motor, sensory processing, play skills, early language, and regulation at home.

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Supporting Your Baby with Torticollis: Play Positions, Stretches, and Massage
Home Activity Plan, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Development, Torticollis Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L Home Activity Plan, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Development, Torticollis Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L

Supporting Your Baby with Torticollis: Play Positions, Stretches, and Massage

Torticollis can make babies prefer one head position, which may affect comfort, head shape, and development. This post shares simple at-home strategies—play positions, gentle stretches, and massage techniques—that parents can use every day to support their baby’s growth and progress.

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Supporting Your Baby After the NICU: Tummy Time & Hands-to-Midline Play
Motor Development, Early Childhood Development, Early Intervention, Home Activity Plan Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L Motor Development, Early Childhood Development, Early Intervention, Home Activity Plan Alison Hanlon, MOT, OTR/L

Supporting Your Baby After the NICU: Tummy Time & Hands-to-Midline Play

Bringing your baby home from the NICU is both exciting and overwhelming. Simple activities like tummy time and hands-to-midline play can help your preemie build strength, coordination, and early play skills. Here are practical ways to weave these into your daily routines without adding stress.

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