Anxiety in kids is a lot more common than we adults acknowledge. So I decided to start writing a bit more about anxiety and how it manifests in kids’ behavior. Believe it or not even toddlers and babies experience anxiety. I have a child who suffers a great deal from anxiety. His anxiety manifests in […]
The BEST Proprioception Activities for Kids
If Occupational Therapy 101 For Parents was my campaign platform, I must hold true to the single promise that I made in its conclusion: to provide my readers with some useful nuggets – proprioception activities for kids – to try at home. The challenge with this endeavor is offering advice that can be universally applied […]
Occupational Therapy 101 For Parents
I started working in occupational therapy early in 2002. The funny thing is that I change the way that I describe my profession almost every time someone asks what it is. I usually start the same way: “It’s a person who teaches skills for the job of living” or “a person who makes others’ lives […]
[Free Printable] 12 Brilliant Chore Charts Ideas to Establish Daily Routines for Kids
Chore Charts for kids are an important addition to any home. To make my point, have you looked on Amazon lately? You will find dozens of pages of routine charts will pop up. It is shocking but not. Parents are eager to find a way to implement routine in their every day lives. Plus a […]
Why Asking Simple Opened Ended Questions Matters
It seems that none of us have to work hard to concentrate or to pay attention these days. That is not to say that our attention span or our ability to focus is above average. Quite the contrary, these skills have likely declined since the advent of the smartphone and video games, especially. I’ve written […]
What is the Vestibular System?
Concerned about your child’s balance? Does something seem off with your child’s gross motor and sensory processing? Balance allows you to hold your body upright and steady without falling down. No matter if you’re moving or standing still, or have your eyes open or closed. The vestibular system is closely linked to sensory processing, so […]