Winter often brings a wave of sniffles, coughs, and colds, especially for toddlers who may have been exposed to more germs during holiday gatherings. With the cold season in full swing, your little one is more likely to catch a cold, and when they do, it can feel overwhelming. Between stuffy noses, sore throats, and...
After the whirlwind of holiday festivities, travel, and gatherings, it’s completely normal for kids to feel out of sync. As the New Year begins, helping toddlers transition back to routine is key to restoring balance. It’s also important in supporting their sensory and emotional needs. Here are a few simple strategies to ease the shift,...
This past month we’ve been talking a lot about the holidays and providing sensory-friendly activities and gifts for toddlers and babies. This week, I want to switch gears and dive into the stress that the holidays can bring, and not just for adults, but for smaller children as well. Just like adults, children can experience...
If you’re raising a toddler, picky eating can feel like an everyday battle. You know the routine: Now, you find yourself letting them to eat while watching a video on your phone, or worse, spoon-feeding your three-year-old. The cycle feels endless. It’s no wonder parents feel tired and frustrated. Kids can be picky eaters, and...
Joint attention is a crucial developmental milestone in a baby’s growth, laying the foundation for communication, social interaction, and learning. In pediatric occupational therapy, we focus on fostering this skill to help children engage more meaningfully with their environment and the people around them. But what exactly is it and how can parents support its...
Why Kids Need to Move to Learn Movement is essential for keeping kids alert and ready to learn, and we know this. How do kids move? They fidget. Yes, the dreaded fidget. I’m not talking about toys but the natural movements of the body. You do it too. We all do. Yet, somehow in the...
Here is your gentle reminder to “Get Outside and Play!“ For over 25 years, I’ve practiced as a pediatric occupational therapist and been a homeschool mom. In recent years, I’ve been living the dream! I no longer work in a clinic or school; instead, I’ve taken my therapy services to people’s backyards around my home...
Summertime is winding down, and we’re squeezing in our last-minute trips. This time of year can be magical, and we want to make sure it’s the best yet. Our sensory-sensitive kiddos are a bit more prone to getting overwhelmed with new situations. What are you going to do to ensure they aren’t sensory overwhelmed during...
How Summer Break Impacts Autistic Kids: Tips for Smooth Transitions It’s Summer! As we count down the final days of the school year and get ready for summer break, it is important to consider what summer break can mean for families of children with Autism. It is a very exciting time, with warmer weather, sleeping...
Self Regulation is the cornerstone to early childhood development. As a matter of fact, self regulation is the number one predictor to academic success in children ages 3 to 5 years old. The ability to self regulate is not something that you’re born with. You mean, my kid doesn’t come with a self regulation button?...
