Fidget Spinners and More: Is a Fidget Good or Bad?
From fidget spinners to squish balls, we've all seen kids playing with fidgets. Some kids – especially those with focus issues – absolutely swear by the benefits of fidget toys. But...
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From Silly Putty to the Koosh ball, there are all sorts of products you can use as fidgets.But it can be confusing to know the difference between a fidget and a toy, and they are different.A fidget is a self-regulation tool.It works by promoting movement and sensory input.Fidgets can be great for kids with attention, focus, and sensory processing issues.A toy, on the other hand, is something that a child plays with for entertainment.The confusion comes in because the same item can be both a fidget and a toy.It depends on the child's needs and how he uses the item.The key difference is whether the child is using the fidget and learning at the same time.If he's fidgeting but paying attention, feeling calm and learning, then the item is an effective tool.But if...
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From Silly Putty to the Koosh ball, there are all sorts of products you can use as fidgets.But it can be confusing to know the difference between a fidget and a toy, and they are different.A fidget is a self-regulation tool.It works by promoting movement and sensory input.Fidgets can be great for kids with attention, focus, and sensory processing issues.A toy, on the other hand, is something that a child plays with for entertainment.The confusion comes in because the same item can be both a fidget and a toy.It depends on the child's needs and how he uses the item.The key difference is whether the child is using the fidget and learning at the same time.If he's fidgeting but paying attention, feeling calm and learning, then the item is an effective tool.But if...
