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HOUSTON – She’s a local mom who saw firsthand the benefits of sensory play after her daughter spent 100 days in the NICU and the bins she made for her, helped her child’s development. Now Britni ...

Sensory play improves attention span, helps babies understand the world and boosts language learning. But what is sensory play? And why is it so important?

Most kids love to get messy and while your mother may have told you not to play with your food, for a picky eater, playing with food might be just what the doctor ordered. Sensory play is a great ...

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A Houston, Texas, mom of four has successfully developed a sensory play empire in only six years, after hunting for toys to help soothe her daughter's speech disorder and anxiety. Julie Friedman, 34, ...

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Everyone uses their senses to understand the world around them. This is especially true for children who, after birth, rely solely on their senses for knowledge about the world and everything in it.

Britni Haynie, local mom and founder of Mama of Joy Sensory Play, shows 3 easy sensory play ideas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers These activities are not only easy but budget friendly as well.

Encouraging your child to play with water is one of the easiest and cheapest sensory play ideas out there. From splashing in the bath to making mud pies, water is a great tool to help your toddler ...