In all my years of working with parents, there is one certainty. Parents need as much help as they can get with their kids especially during the busy holiday season. Interestingly, they often don’t realize that their children can be their biggest helpers by learning how to do things for themselves. Understanding appropriate expectations for a child is what stops...
Most parents of very young children are aware that their child needs Tummy Time. They usually make great attempts at getting their baby’s tummy down on a mat and even will get down on the same level to increase the time their baby will remain happy. In my therapeutic experience, most parents do not realize that tummy time should continue...
Every day kids are spending less time holding a pencil or crayon and more time manipulating tech gadgets. This can lead to immature handwriting skills that can impede on academic skills and daily living skills like tying shoelaces or even opening a water bottle. Parents are seeking ways to help their children become more successful and independent. Here are 5...
It seems like every year there are new unique months of awareness that pop up surprisingly. This year isn’t any different. In fact, this June is the first time the U.S. has officially recognized National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month. It was created to bring joy to children suffering from an illness or struggling with a life-altering diagnosis. This...
Like many adults, children are not always aware when they are suffering from anxiety. They often do not have the maturity or understanding to express why they feel anxious or fearful in situations. This can lead to stressful situations for not only the child but to a parent as well. As an occupational therapist with close to 20 years of...