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Low Tox Living
If you have been part of this amazing online community for any amount of time, you know that I am passionate about low tox living. Health...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Lovevery Holiday Gift Guide!
I've been a big fan of Lovevery for a long time! They offer developmentally appropriate play kits for infants, toddlers, and young...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 11, 20221 min read
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What Are Primitive Reflexes?
Primitive reflexes are present for our survival and to facilitate development. These reflexes develop in utero and are present throughout...

Annmarie DeMarco
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide for children 5+
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course This obstacle course is a great activity for so many reasons! This creates the opportunity for open ended...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide, 4-5 years!
Thumball Toss the ball to your child, have them catch it & look under their thumb to respond to the motor movement listed! Actions such...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide, 3-4 years!
fun & function animal rescue discover putty Adding a sensory component to an activity will usually improve attention. Discovery Putty is...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide, 2-3 years!
Wikki Stix Wikki Stix have a sticky texture to them as they are made out of wax, but do not leave a mess! If your child demonstrates some...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide for 18-24 months!
Strider 12 Classic Strider Balance Bikes encourage balance, motor planning, and core strengthening. Motor planning is the ability to...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide; 12-18 months!
Aprilwolf Montessori Toys This toy offers your toddler a great tactile experience! Each of the shapes have different textures & your...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide; 6-12 months.
The items below are for little ones ages 6 to 12 months! You may have to demonstrate how to use the toys & books initially. Do not get...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide; 0-6 months
With the holidays right around the corner, it is certainly time to start thinking about the season of giving! If you have a little one...

Annmarie DeMarco
Nov 22, 20212 min read
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Sleep Strategies!
Sleep hygiene is setting up our routine prior to and during bed time for optimal sleep; it is very important to our overall sleep...

Annmarie DeMarco
Feb 28, 20212 min read
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Sensory Systems: Interoception.
Interoception is one of our 8 senses. Internally, we have sensory receptors that provide us with information as to what is going on...

Annmarie DeMarco
Feb 8, 20212 min read
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Sensory systems!
Our tactile system is our sense of touch. We receive tactile input through the skin; tactile input could be temperature, vibration, light...

Annmarie DeMarco
Jan 25, 20212 min read
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Sensory Systems: The vestibular system.
Photo from: Amazon (HearthSong SkyCurve Weather-Resistant Platform Tree Swing) Our vestibular system is located in our inner ear; it...

Annmarie DeMarco
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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Primitive Reflexes
Primitive reflexes are the brain’s way of teaching the body motor patterns, they emerge in utero and integrate by a specific age. An...

Annmarie DeMarco
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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What is proprioception?
Proprioception is one of our 8 senses.. I'm going to talk about the 8 senses in the coming weeks, but let's focus on proprioception for...

Annmarie DeMarco
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Play with a Purpose for the Holidays! Gift ideas for children, 5 years and older.
Fat Brain Toys: Slackers NinjaLine The Slackers NinjaLine is a great activity for so many reasons! This creates the opportunity for open...

Annmarie DeMarco
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Play with a Purpose for the Holidays! Toys for 4-5 year olds.
Answers in Motion: Thumball Toss the ball to your child, have them catch it & look under their thumb to respond to the motor movement...

Annmarie DeMarco
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Play with a Purpose for the Holidays! Toys for 3-4 year olds.
Fat Brain Toys: Mini Squigz Mini Squigz provide a fun fine motor experience! I love how this little guy is playing with the Squigz in the...

Annmarie DeMarco
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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