Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s no secret that hands-on learning and exploration is vital for a young child’s development. And sensory toys, in particular, ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A unique space in Fort Wayne aims to create calm, stimulate senses, and promote interaction. The Sensory Room at The Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA was specifically designed ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - When Deb Bearman knows her son, Kyle, is going to have a bad day, she calls ahead to his teacher at Heritage Elementary. Once at Heritage, the 10-year-old fourth-grader, ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - When Deb Bearman knows her son, Kyle, is going to have a bad day, she calls ahead to his teacher at Heritage Elementary. Once at Heritage, the 10-year-old fourth-grader, diagnosed ...

Wallpaper is no longer just decoration—it’s becoming a tool for creating calming, sensory-friendly spaces. Experts say the right colors, textures, and placement can make your home feel more restful ...

On a typical day at the Holyoke Children’s Museum, there is a hustle and bustle as small children run around role-playing as police officers and firefighters, flashing lights from a replica ambulance ...

From sensory corners to cozy nooks, educators and parents are rethinking how to help children regulate emotions and focus. Thoughtfully designed spaces with soft seating, sensory tools, and calming ...

MADISON, Wis. — It’s always great to witness the power of love and determination. Welcome to your front-row seat. Courtney Willegal has two sons with mental and behavioral health disorders. Her ...

JAMES CITY — Waiting in long lines to see Santa Claus is inevitable this time of year, but it can present real difficulties for children with special needs. That is why the founders of the ...

On March 6, the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism invited residents to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Calm Cove Sensory Space. The Calm Cove Sensory Space is an area at ...