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#398 - 2026 Update: What's Next for the Podcast

#398 - 2026 Update: What's Next for the Podcast

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC February 04, 2026

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#397 - The Best Nutrients to Support Sensory Processing in Kids

#397 - The Best Nutrients to Support Sensory Processing in Kids

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC January 28, 2026

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#396 - Top Three Primitive Reflex Exercises for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom

#396 - Top Three Primitive Reflex Exercises for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC January 21, 2026

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#395 - Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends – OT Social Skills Tips

#395 - Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends – OT Social Skills Tips

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC January 14, 2026

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#394 - Is Thumb Sucking Sensory? What to Know (and What to Do)

#394 - Is Thumb Sucking Sensory? What to Know (and What to Do)

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC January 07, 2026

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#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!

#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC December 31, 2025

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#392 - Interview with Kruse Elite (Taylor)

#392 - Interview with Kruse Elite (Taylor)

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC December 24, 2025

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#391 - How to Use Vestibular Input Without Overloading the Sensory System

#391 - How to Use Vestibular Input Without Overloading the Sensory System

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC December 17, 2025

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#390 - Using Visual Supports for Sensory Regulation

#390 - Using Visual Supports for Sensory Regulation

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC December 10, 2025

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#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!

#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC December 03, 2025

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#388 - Top 10 Sensory Gift Ideas for Kids & Adults (Holiday 2025 Guide)

#388 - Top 10 Sensory Gift Ideas for Kids & Adults (Holiday 2025 Guide)

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC November 26, 2025

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#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom

#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC November 19, 2025

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