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6 Tricks to Get Your Child to Cooperate
Dealing with power struggles and push back from your child when you just want them to clean up, get dressed, [continue reading]
Tag: behavior
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Neurodiversity
When you have a child who’s neurodivergent, should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? When should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? And most importantly, HOW do you talk to them about it? [continue reading]
When sticker charts backfire
As a former ABA therapist, current OT and mama to a 4 year old, I’m no stranger to sticker charts. [continue reading]
3 mistakes you might be making with your sensory sensitive child
CLICK TO READ TRANSCRIPT In this episode, I share clips from my recent masterclass that talks about the 3 biggest [continue reading]
Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior?
All behavior is a form of communication, but sometimes it can be hard to decipher what our children are communicating. When kids hit, kick, spit, punch, throw or push, parents often ask me, “is this sensory or is it behavior?”
I’m here to end that debate once and for all. Well, maybe not end it, but at least help you reframe it.
Because what the real question should be is “What is it my child is trying to communicate with me right now?”
Listen to this episode to hear more about the sensory and behavior link. [continue reading]
Preparing Your Child for the Dentist: Tips from an OT
*Note: this post contains affiliate links A high-stimulus environment like the dentist is always troubling as a parent of a [continue reading]
How I handle Screen Time for my Toddler
Screen time discussions are unavoidable as an OT, and as a mom. I also find myself battling an inner dialogue [continue reading]