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September 15, 2026· Sensory Processing

New Summer Sensory Stations Packet Released to Support Children’s Self-Regulation and Motor Planning

Therapy professionals, educators, and parents looking for effective ways to manage children’s energy and attention during the warmer months have a new resource at their disposal. The release of the all-new Summer Sensory Stations set offers a structured, movement-based approach to self-regulation that can be easily implemented in classrooms, therapy clinics, summer camps, and home…

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September 15, 2026· Sensory Processing

New Resource Guide Helps Parents and Educators Integrate Sensory Processing Activities Into Summer Routines

As the long-awaited summer months approach, parents, educators, and therapy providers often face the unique challenge of maintaining structure when familiar school routines disappear. To help children navigate this transition, pediatric occupational therapy experts have updated and expanded comprehensive resources designed to incorporate therapeutic sensory processing activities into everyday summer life. Created by pediatric occupational…

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September 15, 2026· Behavioral Health

Parallel Evolution: How a Child’s Entry Into Middle Childhood Sparks a Parent’s Own Identity Shift

Last week, the drop-off routine looked entirely different from previous years. Walking up to the first-grade classroom for the first day of school, the youngest daughter in the family bounced forward with eager anticipation, excited to reconnect with friends and meet her new teachers. After offering a quick, cheerful hug goodbye, she stepped over the…

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September 15, 2026· Behavioral Health

From Ivory Tower to Boardroom: Five Surprising Realities of Transitioning from Academic to Applied Research

For most of his life, the inner workings of academic research held a magnetic pull. The fundamental curiosity surrounding how human beings acquire knowledge, sift through vast seas of information, and ultimately form convictions and opinions served as a lifelong guiding force. It was a completely natural progression to step into the world of research…

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September 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Appoints Nick Vucic as National Director of Public Affairs

Washington, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), recognized as the nation’s sole multi-issue advocacy organization operating at the critical intersection of child well-being and racial justice, has officially announced the appointment of Nick Vucic to its esteemed National Leadership Team. In his new role, Vucic will serve as the organization’s National Director of Public…

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September 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio to Honor Three Statewide Changemakers at Annual ‘Celebration of Joy’ Event

COLUMBUS, OH — The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-OH), a prominent local affiliate of the national child advocacy organization, is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, the event aims to recognize extraordinary Ohio changemakers, uplift local communities, and foster a collective spirit of hope,…

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September 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-Texas and Local Advocates to Host ‘Free Families’ Community Meeting in Austin to Address ICE Enforcement Impacts

AUSTIN, TX — As immigration enforcement practices continue to generate widespread anxiety and disruption across Texas, local advocacy groups are stepping up efforts to support affected communities. On Thursday, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) alongside the Immigrant Services Network of Austin (ISNA)—a coalition of diverse community stakeholders and immigrant service providers—will host a prominent community…

New Summer Sensory Stations Packet Released to Support Children’s Self-Regulation and Motor Planning

New Resource Guide Helps Parents and Educators Integrate Sensory Processing Activities Into Summer Routines

Parallel Evolution: How a Child’s Entry Into Middle Childhood Sparks a Parent’s Own Identity Shift

From Ivory Tower to Boardroom: Five Surprising Realities of Transitioning from Academic to Applied Research

Children’s Defense Fund Appoints Nick Vucic as National Director of Public Affairs

Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio to Honor Three Statewide Changemakers at Annual ‘Celebration of Joy’ Event

Children’s Defense Fund-Texas and Local Advocates to Host ‘Free Families’ Community Meeting in Austin to Address ICE Enforcement Impacts

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