More From Life Therapy

04/23/2026

🌟 Ready, Set, Grow! Summer Camps are HERE! 🌟

Looking for camps that are fun and supportive? Our Focus & Regulation camps help kids build attention, manage big feelings, and develop the skills they need to succeed—all while having a great time.

✨ Small groups
✨ OT-led support
✨ Sensory-friendly activities
✨ Inclusive for all abilities
✨ All the summer fun—with support built in

We meet kids where they are and celebrate what makes them unique 💛

Spots are limited—sign up today or reach out with any questions!

04/22/2026

🌟 Ready, Set, Grow! Summer Camps are HERE! 🌟

Looking for camps that are fun and supportive? Our Play & Connect camps are designed to help kids build social skills, grow confidence, and have an amazing time doing it.

✨ Small groups
✨ OT-led support
✨ Sensory-friendly activities
✨ Inclusive for all abilities
✨ All the summer fun—with support built in

We meet kids where they are and celebrate what makes them unique 💛

Spots are limited—sign up today or reach out with any questions!

04/10/2026

✨ OT @ Home: “Painting” with Water ✨

Not all kids love the feel of paint—and that’s okay!

If your child avoids messy textures, you can still build important skills by letting them “paint” with water 💧

All you need is:
-A cup of water
-A paintbrush (or even a sponge!)
-A surface like the sidewalk, fence, or construction paper

Let your child paint, draw, and create… and watch their masterpiece magically disappear as it dries!

💡 Why we love this activity:

-Builds fine motor skills (grasping and controlling the brush)
-Encourages pre-writing skills through strokes and shapes
-Supports kids with sensory sensitivities who aren’t ready for messy play
-Offers a low-pressure way to explore creativity

🙌 It’s a great “first step” before introducing thicker or messier textures like paint later on!

Try it outside on a warm day or inside with paper—and let your child create without the stress of the mess.

04/10/2026

You don’t have to live in Miami County to participate!

Our friends at Miamibucs are planning their 2026 tri-athlon. See the flyer below for details and share with those who might want to compete!

04/09/2026

Try This Thursday: House Hacks for Smoother Routines 🏡✨

PLUS: see some of our most-loved visuals in the comments!

04/07/2026

OT can help with… picky eating!

If mealtimes feel stressful, you’re not alone—and it’s sometimes not “just a phase” or something your child will simply grow out of with pressure. 🫂

Picky eating can be connected to things like:
• sensory sensitivities (textures, smells, temperatures)
• oral motor skills (chewing, managing different foods)
• anxiety around new or unfamiliar foods
• past negative experiences with eating

This is where occupational therapy comes in.

OT looks at the whole child and helps break eating down into manageable, positive steps. That might look like:
• exploring foods through play (without pressure to eat)
• slowly increasing tolerance to new textures and smells
• building oral motor strength and coordination
• creating calm, supportive mealtime routines
• helping kids feel safe and in control around food

Because the goal isn’t to force a child to eat—it’s to help them feel comfortable, confident, and successful at the table.

Small steps lead to big progress. And yes… mealtimes can feel easier. 💛

04/06/2026

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a child’s struggles with focus, listening, or behavior are just part of development—or something more.😵‍💫 A lot of families are stuck waiting months for answers, or being told to “wait and see.”

We are now offering an Attention & Focus Evaluation (no waitlist) at More From Life Therapy.

This is a comprehensive, non-diagnostic evaluation that looks at attention, executive functioning, and regulation. The goal is to help you understand what’s really going on and give you clear, practical next steps for home and school.

Many families also use this to help decide whether pursuing a formal ADHD evaluation would be helpful.

If you’ve been wondering about your child’s focus or behavior, We are happy to talk through whether this might be a good fit.

📍 Located in Vandalia
💬 Message me anytime with questions or to learn more
📞 Call or Text 937-280-6312

04/06/2026

If your preschooler grabs toys…
If your kindergartener melts down when it’s not their turn…
If playdates feel more like refereeing than relaxing…

That doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong.

It means your child is learning.

04/03/2026

🐣 Got a basket full of plastic Easter eggs? Don’t toss them aside after the holiday—there’s SO much play (and learning!) packed into those little shells!

Here are some fun and easy ideas to try at home:

✨ Egg Hunt with a Twist
Add movement challenges inside each egg (jump 10 times, crawl like a bear, spin in a circle) for a sensory-rich hunt!

🎨 Color & Matching Games
Match egg halves by color or hide objects inside and have your child sort them by category.

🔢 Counting & Number Play
Write numbers on eggs and have your child put the correct number of small items inside each one.

🎧 Sound Shakers
Put different materials inside (rice, beans, bells) and let your child shake and guess what’s inside!

🧠 Letter Match
Use tape, or write directly on the egg, uppercase letters on one half and lowercase letters on the other half and have your child match the letters.

The best part? You can tailor all of these to your child’s interests and needs. Simple, playful, and packed with purpose 💛

Save this for later or share with a friend who has extra eggs laying around!

04/01/2026

No tricks here—just seriously fun summer camps 🎉

03/31/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

Meet Briana Sheets, OTD, OTR/L! 👋

Briana has a special passion for sensory regulation and understanding how movement impacts the brain. She especially loves working with children in the preschool through early elementary years!

💛 Her favorite part of the job?
Working with kids and watching their growth over time—she fully admits she “geeks out” about it, and honestly, we love that about her!

🌱 Why she chose OT:
Briana fell in love with working with individuals with special needs back in 4th grade while volunteering in a special education classroom—and the rest is history.

🧠 One thing she wishes every parent knew:
Scissor skills matter! ✂️ Early exposure to using scissors helps build important foundational skills for development.

✨ Favorite regulation strategy:
Deep pressure! Whether it’s weighted animals, cozy blankets, or a tight “blanket burrito,” she loves helping kids find calm and comfort through these supports.

💫 Fun fact:
She has a twin sister!

💬 Favorite quote:
“Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.”

We’re so lucky to have Briana on our team 💛

03/26/2026

Try This Thursday: Sensory-friendly clothing hacks!

If tags, seams, and textures are causing big reactions—try this 👇