Fidget Blogs
Fidgets: What are they and how can they help?
Posted by Maddy Blank on
Fidget toys are self-regulation tools to help with focus, attention, calming, and active listening. Fidgets come in all different shapes, sizes, and textures and are often referred to by various different names. Stress balls, tangles, and squigglets can all be used as fidget toys to promote movement and tactile input that is critical for some student’s learning.
Fidget Toys That Stimulate Creative Thinking
Posted by Maddy Blank on
Everyone does it: Whether it's doodling during a phone call, spinning a pen while deep in thought, or rolling a nickel down one's knuckles when working through a dilemma, fidgeting is nearly universal among humans. It has long gotten press as a coping mechanism for those with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, it's only recently been discovered why the habit is common in the general population, too. Recent research has shown that fidgeting is not only widespread but also beneficial in terms of both productivity and creativity.
Everything You Need to Know About Fidget Toys for ADHD & Anxiety
Posted by Maddy Blank on
While Fidget Spinners are all the craze right now, many people don’t realize that fidget toys are not just a passing fad! There is much more to this “trend” than fidget spinner challenges, games, and collections -- people who rely on fidget tools to focus and regulate know this all to be true.
Can Fidget Toys Be Useful for People With Anxiety?
Posted by Maddy Blank on
Fidget toys come in various forms — such as cubes, spinners, and balls — and they are popular among those who find it difficult to stay still. Although there is a lack of large-scale scientific evidence confirming their effectiveness, these toys are a popular way to counter stress and anxiety.