Helping Your Child Deal with Changes
When your child is resistant to change it can affect the whole family. You may be rearranging your schedule for them or avoiding things that might typically be good for you, but a problem for them (like vacations). How do you help your child deal with change and what should you do if there is a meltdown?
Finding the Right Social Skills Group
Many times, children who need social skills support also need support for self-regulation. In fact, until they can regulate their energy level and increase their self-awareness, instruction in social skills may be less effective.
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
One of the most successful tools we have to help children learn is to give them positive feedback.
Not Your Traditional Way To Help Anxiety
Acts of kindness and charity are great ways for children to focus on something other than their worries.
Exercise and ADHD
Did you know that 10-20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise helps children with ADHD focus? It does!
Occupational Therapy Treats Anxiety
Did you know that an occupational therapist can often address anxiety? First, understand that a child who has “behavior problems” often reacts as they do because they are anxious. Children are not willfully bad and will do well if they can. When children feel safe...
A Little Extra Love For Valentine’s Day
So, it is February again and that means groundhogs, Presidents, and valentines. We all know about the cards, candy, and extra kisses for Valentine’s day. But here are some things you can do this February 14thto show some extra love to those sweet little ones of yours...
When and Why To Consider Massage Therapy for Kids
Pediatric massage is massage and touch therapy that is specifically created and adapted for children and adolescents. Pediatric massage therapists have additional training that prepares us to work with kids and teens in a skillful manner that takes into account age,...
A Few Gift Giving Ideas
This month I pulled together some favorite gift ideas for the children in your life. These gifts are not just fun but they also might just sneak in some Occupational Therapy. I have included a link to Amazon to make it easier for you but you can find these items other...
Medical Issues That May Explain a Child’s Behavior
When a child has extreme tantrums and meltdowns it can be hard for some people to see past the behaviors. ADHD, anxiety, or a history of trauma can be common contributors to behavior, but sometimes there is a medical explanation. If behavioral strategies aren’t...