Summer is here and if you're looking for fun activities to do with your children, you're not alone! Parks, picnics, playgrounds, swimming and the beach are wonderful but sometimes you want something new. This list has great suggestions from indoor sensory play areas to sensory friendly sporting events, entertainment and travel.

For children with development delays, maintaining social skills over summer break is important. With a change in schedule and loss of the routine of school days, children who thrive on predictability can experience panic and/or anxiety over transitions. This article shares resources and suggestions for making the summer successful and enjoyable for all.

Do masks affect a child's speech and language development? There isn't abundant research on this topic, but there are suggestions and information available to help families navigate this question. We share a few resources with you below.

- Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots by Sharon Lovejoy

-Eddie's Garden by Sarah Garland

-Oh Say Can You Seed? by Bonnie Worth

Candy Month, Aquarium Month and Great Outdoors Month. Grab some Skittles, see the sea lions, and be sure to go for a long walk! Enjoy.

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