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Parent Strategies
49 Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids (That Actually Work)
As kids grow and develop, they will face a variety of challenges. Some of these challenges may be big, like starting a new school or dealing with a divorce. Others may be smaller, like getting teased by a classmate or not being invited to a birthday party. No matter what the challenge is, it’s important […]
Occupational Therapy Home Programs for Kids: A Guide for Parents
Occupational therapists are the best people to address the common concerns that parents have for their kids. OTs are specially trained in how to address developmental milestones and help children learn the skills they need to be successful in school and in life. One of the most common questions that parents ask is, “What is […]
15 Ways to Make Your Child Enjoy Writing
From improving their motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination to making writing tasks fun, there are several ways to make your child enjoy writing. This article outlines several strategies parents and teachers can use to help their children build interest in writing. In today’s high-tech world, handwriting can be considered as not a crucial skill. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Child Self-Control
Self-control is not discussed much when it comes to teaching children life skills but learning proper self-control allows children to grow up to be adults who know how to regulate themselves emotionally in a healthy way. When children don’t learn self-control, it can lead to problems in adulthood, such as risk-taking behaviours. Children can be […]
Sensory Sleep Guide For Parents: Sensory Processing Disorder and Sleep Issues
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder that occurs when you perceive sensory information with either too high or too low of a response. Some children with SPD can have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Sensory processing disorder and sleep issues have a strong connection due to the overstimulation of certain senses experienced […]
What is a Sensory Meltdown? + 5 Tips To Calming Kids During Meltdown
If you’ve only just experienced your first sensory meltdown with your child, you may be feeling completely overwhelmed and like you will never survive this. But, I can assure you that it does get easier! And if you’re not even sure if your child’s had a sensory meltdown, you’re probably here to understand what exactly […]
How to Calm Down a Hyperactive Child: 8 Natural Remedies
Being the parent, educator, or caretaker of a child can be an overwhelming and exhausting ordeal. It can be made even more tiresome and demanding when one is dealing with hyperactive kids. You might be at a loss for what to do to reel this energy in. However, there is a myriad of tips, tricks, […]
Lack of Impulse Control In Children and What Causes It
Caring for a child with a lack of impulse control is overwhelming in several ways. Many parents suffer from devastating feelings of sadness and frustration because they do not know how to help their child combined with feelings of guilt brought on by their annoyance with some of their child’s impulsive behaviors. If you are […]
A Complete Guide to Making Reading Fun for A Seven-Year-Old
All kids struggle with reading at one time or another. Reading as a seven-year-old can be difficult since kids begin to become more independent in their reading skills and habits around this time. As a result, they may gravitate to other activities they like more than reading. So, how do you help your kid learn […]
Benefits of mobile paediatric Occupational Therapist
What Are The Benefits Of A Mobile Paediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic? There are some distinct benefits that mobile paediatric occupational therapy provides: As a parent of a child who needs occupational therapy, you know the commitments required. The time spent traveling back and forth, taking time from work or from other obligations, and the need […]
Controlled Choices: Unlocking the Secret Parenting Strategy
As an Occupational Therapist, I often work with children who have difficulty following instructions. One of the strategies I often use is called “Controlled Choices”. Controlled choices is where the adult presents the child with two or more options. For example, the child needs to complete two worksheets. The adult might say, “Billy, which activity […]
Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children (5-17 years)
In April 2019, Australia’s Department of Health released new guidelines for children and young people, aged 5 to 17 years. This document outlines the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, screen time and sleep a child should receive. Below is a summary of the points from the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young […]
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