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Play Skills

31 Mar

Posted at 08:00h in Gross Motor Skills, Kindergarten, Occupational Therapy, Play Skills, preschoolers by
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It was nearing the end of summer in Miami when I received a call from a concerned mother. An occupational therapist at a nearby private school gave her my number just a couple short weeks before the start of another school year. Familiar with my practice, she thought I was a good match for the family. I came to learn...

07 Jul

Posted at 09:00h in attention, parenting, Play Skills by
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I have strong memories from childhood of playing together with friends. Before I was old enough to explore the neighborhood on my own, I often remember my mother sending me off to “go play” within our home. Sometimes I was alone since my older sister and brother were not always fond of playing together with their little sister. Hence, my dog...

23 May

Posted at 09:00h in parenting, Play Skills by
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The newest episode of Amy's Affirmations is a call to parents to decrease screen time and increase play time. Yes, it is no surprise that children of this generation have more access to screens than prior generations. Research is showing more and more that it is having detrimental effects. It is a step in the right direction that parents are...

31 Mar

Posted at 01:19h in development, Gross Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Play Skills by
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Play positions. What are they, and why are they important? Parents typically understand the importance of playtime for their children, but they often don’t realize the importance of the body’s position in play. Today I want to share with you a tip that you can incorporate into play that leads to powerful results. That tip is to have your child...

21 Aug

Posted at 08:00h in Play Skills, Uncategorized by
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Parents are always looking for more time, so how can they incorporate everyday play into their day? When I was a child, I often remember my mother sending me off to “go play” while she completed household chores. Sometimes it was alone since my sister and brother were a couple years older. Unfortunately, they did not always appreciate how cute...