May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental wellness for ourselves and our loved ones. Did you know that Ohio offers an important and accessible resource available to anyone in need of support? The 988 – the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential service is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or a substance use crisis. Read More ›
Author Archives: Tricia Perduk
Networking pilot offers parents and kids with Autism a chance to connect through music
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Summit DD teamed up with the Groovy Garfoose and We Rock the Spectrum kids gym to help families connect through music therapy. Read More ›
Family-Friendly Spring Activities
Family Community resources: Check out some of the family-friendly Spring activities in and around our community. Read More ›
Play Idea: Homemade Playdough
Playdough is very good sensory activity for little ones. Homemade playdough is even better! You and your child can play with it by squishing, rolling, and pounding it with your hands. You can use plastic forks and knifes, to make marks in it and cut it. Using cookie cutters is a good way to make different shapes with the playdough. As you are playing with playdough make sure you talk about the way it smells and how it feels. Get the pay ideas and the recipe below. Read More ›