Do you have a child who refuses going to school and you either can’t figure out why or can’t figure out how to best help them? In this episode, Natasha Daniels educates us on what to do (what not to do) and general strategies for responding to school refusal. She also talks about some common school accommodations you can ask for to help your child have a more successful day. [continue reading]
Dealing with power struggles and push back from your child when you just want them to clean up, get dressed, [continue reading]
Forget thriving, how can we survive the holiday season with a neurodivergent child? Well I don’t have a magic wand, but I do have some tips for you to hopefully set you all up for success. Here’s a hint- it all has to do with building in familiar routines. [continue reading]
Dealing with sensory issues with clothing in children is a daily battle. Sometimes, multiple times a day. But how do [continue reading]
What exactly is proprioceptive input and why do Occupational Therapists keep talking about it? If you’ve never heard of the [continue reading]
We all know a kid who inherently NEEDs to move their body all day long. But have you ever noticed [continue reading]
*note: this post contains affiliate links Two of the most popular questions I get asked are :What is a sensory [continue reading]
Screen time discussions are unavoidable as an OT, and as a mom. I also find myself battling an inner dialogue [continue reading]
Do you know a child or toddler who seems to go from 0-100 without a noticeable trigger? Does that kiddo [continue reading]
One of the challenges of having an under-responsive student is that they don’t initiate the seeking or requesting of particular [continue reading]
Ever wish you could rewind and inject some wisdom into your old self, courtesy of a more wise, experienced, new [continue reading]
Heavy work is good for the soul. I repeat. Heavy work. Is good. For. The. Soul. If you know anything [continue reading]
If you are a parent, or work with kids, you might notice that some kids can have some pretty disproportionate [continue reading]
