Celebrating this Summer in a Sensory Friendly Way
4th of July Sensory Tips: Helping Everyone Enjoy the Celebration The 4th of July is a time for family gatherings, barbecues, parades, and fireworks. While these traditions bring excitement for many, they can also be overwhelming for individuals with sensory sensitivities and disabilities. Loud noises, crowded spaces, bright lights, strong smells, and changes in routine […]
Read MoreFive Occupational Therapy Tips to Improve Daily Transitions
Each child and situation is different, and it may take a combination of the following strategies to help transitions go smoothly! As with most things, practice makes perfect- it is important to use pretend play to practice transition skills before they are needed in the moment. Additionally, please always allow for extra time when learning […]
Read MoreTorticollis and Plagiocephaly Awareness
Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly: What Parents Need to Know When a baby consistently tilts their head to one side or develops a flat spot on their head, it can be concerning for parents. Two common conditions often linked together are torticollis and plagiocephaly. While they may sound complex, both are relatively common in infants and […]
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of Family Achievement Center: A Legacy of Hope, Community, and Vision
This year marks a truly special milestone for all of us at Family Achievement Center: our 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, we have been honored to serve families, strengthen communities, and live out a mission that remains as meaningful today as it was at the very beginning—providing hope and improving lives. Family […]
Read MoreResources & Support During ICE Operations
Supporting Children and Families During Uncertain Times Recent events in Minnesota have been difficult and unsettling for many families in our community. As news spreads and conversations happen at school, online, and among adults, children may also be absorbing information that feels confusing, scary, or overwhelming. At FAC, we want to acknowledge that parents, caregivers, […]
Read MoreBalance Awareness Week
Balance Milestones: A Guide to Your Child’s Physical Development Balance is one of the foundational skills that supports a child’s ability to move, explore, and interact with the world. From holding up their head as a newborn to standing on one foot during a game of hopscotch, each stage of balance development plays a vital […]
Read MoreNavigating Insurance to Pay for Therapy
Understanding your health insurance plan can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. This post will provide you with some information to help make sense of how medical insurance works and the impact on you when insurance does not pay for everything. It is important to know that if you get a statement in the mail […]
Read MoreThe ABCs of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists are healthcare providers that work with people of all ages to help them do the things they WANT, NEED and MUST do throughout their life. These things may include dressing, toileting, grooming, social participation and education, play and leisure activities. Occupational therapists use a holistic lens to identify and find fun strategies to […]
Read MoreMarch is National Sleep Awareness Month
Sleep is one of a human’s basic needs. A good night’s sleep is foundational to health and wellbeing and can impact the lives of children and adults alike. Adequate sleep not only supports a child’s physical health but also their cognitive function, mood, and behavior. There is an important connection between sleep and your overall […]
Read MoreHudson Star Observer Spotlight
Tom Hoel founded Family Achievement Center — to help people like his son and parents like him. Tom Hoel started as a concerned parent after his son, Anthony, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He learned more about the diagnoses and searched for care options. Then, a doctor said that Anthony, after experiencing serious falls, […]
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