by Kristy Miller | Dec 1, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy
Parents often look for ways to support their child’s development without making play feel like work. The good news is that many common pieces of home play equipment—like slides, trampolines, foam climbing blocks, Pikler triangles, and even vibration plates—naturally...
by Kristy Miller | Nov 13, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy
When we first learn about our senses we learn about smell, hearing, sight, taste, and touch. But our lives are impacted by more than just these 5 senses. We also have proprioception, vestibular sensation, and interoception. Some kiddos struggle with processing sensory...
by Kristy Miller | Nov 7, 2025 | Balance, Communication, Development, Equipment, Gift, Infant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Range of Motion, Speech Therapy, Standing, Toddler, Toy
Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start talking about Christmas! Every year, families ask us for toy recommendations, so we thought we’d dedicate a few posts to some of our favorite playroom staples. Many of the best toys are simple, timeless, and fun for...
by Kristy Miller | Dec 19, 2023 | Accessibility, Blind, Books, Cerebral Visual Impairment, Cortical Visual Impairment, CVI, Gift, Play, Reading, Vision, Visually Impaired
For kiddos with visual impairment, we want to do what we can help them access the vision they have. Because of this we often used lighted toys and ones that are musical or make noise to help get their attention and encourage them to visually search for the toys....
by Kristy Miller | Nov 19, 2023 | Blind, Cortical Visual Impairment, CVI, Gift, Play
A Shared Vision families often ask us for recommendations on what to buy their very young child who’s blind or visually impaired. We’ve got the list of perfect, sensory toys! Click on each item for more information about each gift and how to purchase. A Shared Vision...
by Kristy Miller | May 4, 2023 | Balance, Development, Play
We have finally made our way through the cold, indoor times of winter to the warming, sunny days of Spring. In honor of this momentous occasion it seems to be a great time to share some therapy tips around bubbles. Most kids love bubbles. They are fascinated by their...
