Children typically have started scissor cutting skills by age three snipping paper. Yet, many parents are often reluctant to start cutting due to safety concerns. Cutting can seem like such a simple task, but when I start to explain to parents all the elements involved, they start to look overwhelmed. Here are a couple things to consider to ease into...
They say life is what happens when you're making plans. Here we are again, five months after schools abruptly closed amid the COVID-19 lockdown, gearing up for yet another round of distance learning. This time, we have time to prepare, and that’s half the battle. So, I called my very dear friend Amy Baez and begged for some insider homeschooling tips...
The academic year will probably look different thanks to the pandemic. Whether your children’s school will reopen for classes or continue with an online learning model, you may find that your kids need extra help to succeed this year. With the right tech and online resources, you can give your kids a leg up if they’re struggling. Learn about some...
Crossing midline is a phrase used often by occupational therapists. When children have difficulty crossing the midline of the body, they may not easily cross the sagittal plane. This plane divides the body evenly into the left and right sides. Early in development, children will perform tasks on the same side of the body as the hand used. For example,...
Our brains are capable of doing several tasks at once. However, if the brain’s ability to keep time is not working well, the different parts of your dome can’t function properly. This can result in difficulty with concentration, reading, calculating, and coordination skills from walking to even more advanced sports. If you can improve this skill, your brain can actually...