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Fidgets, fidgets, fidgets!!
Fidgets, fidgets, fidgets! Munchables has recently added a wide range of fidget toys. From bubble poppers to pencil topper fidgets and liquid timers to squishy animals, we're sure to have a style to engage your child.
Find them here: https://www.munchables.ca/collections/sensory-fidget-toys
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Why is my kid chewing on their clothing and fingers?
By Laura May, Owner of Munchables Sensory Solutions Ltd. Contributing Author OT Katie Yoon, MS, OTR/L In my previous article, I outlined how chewing helps children self-regulate. However, not all children chew as a self-coping mechanism. Some children may find the world too loud, too bright and simply too much. These children, especially those with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), may...
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Why does my child chew? Stimming and Proprioception Explored
By Laura May, Owner of Munchables Sensory Solutions Ltd. Contributing Author OT Katie Yoon, MS, OTR/L We’ve discussed chewing due to stress and sensory processing disorders in earlier articles. Further along the spectrum, we find children that exhibit repetitive behaviors such as full body rocking, unusual hand mannerisms (like finger-flicking and hand-flapping) and chewing. These behaviours are all examples of self-stimulatory behavior...
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Why Does My Older Child Chew? It's NOT Teething!
By Laura May, Owner of Munchables Sensory Solutions Ltd. Contributing Author OT Katie Yoon, MS, OTR/L Talking to your child can sometimes answer many of the questions surrounding their chewing habit. In addition to creating a non-judgmental dialogue, observe your child. Do they chew only while doing homework? Primarily in the evening? Usually on hard objects? Knowing the answer to these questions...
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OT Katie Yoon Loves her Coil Bracelets!
Occupational Therapist Katie Yoon uses her coil bracelets 3 ways:
1. Keeps her focused during long Zoom meetings,
2. Ties her hair back during therapy sessions, and
3. Offers it to students for exploration during therapy.
Season's Greetings!
✨ From my family to yours, I want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ✨
- “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” – Richelle Goodrich
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Discontinuing all Baby Teething Items
Munchables will be discontinuing the sale of all teething necklaces, pacifiers and teething mitts effective December 31, 2020. I have decided to make this move so that I can focus exclusively on my passion - sensory chews. Please visit https://www.munchables.ca/collections/babies for deeply discounted pacifier clips ($5.99), teething necklaces (from $9.99) and teething mitts ($5.99). Very limited quantities. Free shipping. Baby Munchables...
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Looking for Stocking Stuffers?
Checkout Munchables Sensory Fidget Toys for fun, useful Christmas stocking stuffers. Prices start at $2.99.
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More Munchables Exclusive Designs Released!
Munchables Adult Chew Necklaces have arrived! This discreet style is ideal for teens and adults looking to reduce anxiety and destructive chewing.
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