The Missing Peace

The Missing Peace The Missing Peace works with families who have children that require individual attention both acad

08/24/2026

Meet Sarah, our Director of Speech & Language Services!

One of Sarah’s biggest reminders for parents? Don’t underestimate the power of play!

Play is meaningful, engaging, and a natural opportunity for children to build language. Get down on their level, follow their lead, talk about what they’re doing, and model new words along the way. 🧸💬

Sometimes the best learning happens when it simply feels like play.

Follow along for more tips and resources from The Missing Peace team—and don’t forget to check out our FREE Back-to-School Guide! 🎒📚

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What’s REALLY worth adding to your back-to-school shopping list?With endless school supplies, learning tools, sensory su...
08/22/2026

What’s REALLY worth adding to your back-to-school shopping list?

With endless school supplies, learning tools, sensory supports, and organizational products to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones may actually help your child throughout the school year.

So, we asked our team of therapists and specialists to share some of their favorite back-to-school resources—and we’re putting all of their recommendations in one place! 💙

From tools that support organization and independence to resources for learning, regulation, communication, and more, our FREE Back-to-School Guide is designed to help families start the school year feeling prepared and supported.

👀 We’re keeping the recommendations under wraps for now...

📅 The Missing Peace Back-to-School Guide launches August 29!

Save the date, follow along, and be the first to see what made our team’s back-to-school list. 🍎📚

Back-to-School Tip: Practice Organization!A little organization can go a long way in helping children feel more confiden...
08/21/2026

Back-to-School Tip: Practice Organization!

A little organization can go a long way in helping children feel more confident and independent at school.

Before the first day, practice some of the everyday responsibilities they’ll need to manage on their own:

✨ Knowing where belongings belong
✨ Packing and unpacking a backpack
✨ Keeping folders and schoolwork organized
✨ Checking that important items make it home
✨ Using a simple checklist to remember what they need

For younger children, pictures or color-coded folders can make organization easier. Older children can begin using written checklists, planners, or designated homework folders.

The goal isn’t perfect organization—it’s giving your child systems they can rely on when the school day gets busy. Small habits practiced now can make a big difference once school begins! 📚

Follow along as we continue sharing practical Back-to-School tips—and stay tuned for our FREE Back-to-School Guide launching August 29! 🍎

Review Social Skills!The transition back to school often means making new friends and meeting new teachers. Reviewing so...
08/20/2026

Review Social Skills!

The transition back to school often means making new friends and meeting new teachers.

Reviewing social skills and the process of making friends can help your child feel confident on their first day.

With our clients, we like to practice greetings, asking questions, sharing introductions, and finding common interests.

What can proprioceptive challenges look like?Children who have difficulty processing proprioceptive input may sometimes ...
08/19/2026

What can proprioceptive challenges look like?

Children who have difficulty processing proprioceptive input may sometimes have trouble understanding how much force their body is using.

You might notice:
✨ Bumping into people or objects with too much force
✨ Leaning heavily on others or furniture
✨ Craving tight hugs or deep pressure
✨ Using too much—or too little—force during everyday activities
✨ Having difficulty recognizing and maintaining personal space

These behaviors can be clues that a child is seeking more information from their muscles and joints to better understand where their body is in space.

Function #2: Escape Not all behaviors are about getting something, sometimes they're about getting away from something....
08/18/2026

Function #2: Escape

Not all behaviors are about getting something, sometimes they're about getting away from something. A behavior may occur for escape when a person is trying to avoid or end a task, activity, demand, or situation they find difficult, overwhelming, or unpleasant.

Some escape-maintained behaviors include:
Refusing to do schoolwork
Leaving the table during instruction
Crying when asked to do a difficult task
By teaching coping skills, asking for breaks appropriately, and gradually building tolerance, we help individuals learn healthier ways to communicate their needs.

08/17/2026

Meet Alison, our Director of Occupational Therapy! 💙

One of Alison’s favorite OT recommendations for families is surprisingly simple: a big, comfy bean bag!

A bean bag is more than just a cozy place to sit. When children sink into it and feel it wrap around their bodies, it can provide a calming sensory experience.

🎒 Want more specialist-approved tips and resources? Our FREE Back-to-School Guide launches August 29!

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Preparing for back-to-school doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Sometimes the right resource can make practicing importa...
08/15/2026

Preparing for back-to-school doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Sometimes the right resource can make practicing important skills fun, engaging, and less stressful for everyone.

Here are a few of our team's favorite resources to help children build confidence before the first day of school:

📖 Books that introduce school routines and emotions

🎒 Visual schedules and routine charts

💙 Social-emotional learning books and games

✏️ Fine motor and handwriting activities

🗣️ Conversation starters to practice communication and self-advocacy

These are just a few of the therapist-approved tools we'll be sharing in our FREE Back-to-School Guide, launching August 29!

Follow along throughout August as we continue sharing practical tips and favorite resources to help your family prepare for a successful school year.

🎒 Back-to-school confidence grows through independence.Before the school year begins, give your child opportunities to p...
08/14/2026

🎒 Back-to-school confidence grows through independence.

Before the school year begins, give your child opportunities to practice the small tasks they’ll be expected to manage throughout the day.

Depending on their age, this might include:

✨ Opening lunch containers
✨ Packing and unpacking a backpack
✨ Putting on shoes or a jacket
✨ Carrying their own belongings
✨ Asking an adult for help
✨ Cleaning up after an activity

These everyday skills help children feel more capable and prepared when they enter the classroom.

Start with one task at a time, offer support when needed, and celebrate progress along the way. Independence doesn’t happen all at once—it grows through practice, patience, and encouragement.

Follow along throughout August for more therapist-approved tips to help your family prepare for a successful school year. 📚

Back-to-School Speech & Language Tip: Build a Morning Routine!One of the best ways to prepare your child for a successfu...
08/13/2026

Back-to-School Speech & Language Tip: Build a Morning Routine!

One of the best ways to prepare your child for a successful school year is to practice their morning routine before the first day of school. Rehearsing the routine helps children become more confident while strengthening important speech and language skills like following directions, sequencing, and completing multi-step tasks.

Try practicing this simple morning routine together:

☀️ Wake up
👕 Get dressed
🪥 Brush your teeth
🥣 Eat breakfast
🎒 Pack your backpack
👟 Put on your shoes
💙 Give Mom and Dad a hug
🚌 Head to the bus stop or school

The more familiar the routine becomes, the smoother those busy school mornings will be!

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