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Emotional Regulation in Kids: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed in a situation where the TV is on, something is burning in the kitchen, your child is asking for help with their homework, the dog is barking to be let outside, your partner just dropped a glass, and the baby just started...
Gross Motor Skills in Babies & Toddlers: When Should I Seek Help?
Children are constantly growing, moving, and learning; it can seem like they’re learning milestones and doing new things every day! But as parents, it can be challenging and stressful to be unsure if your child is doing things when they are “supposed” to. And that...
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: 5 Skill Areas to Focus On
School might seem so far away for your soon-to-be Kindergartener, but as we all know, time flies! Preparing your child for Kindergarten can feel very overwhelming, as it’s a big transition. This is a helpful guide to get you thinking about what kind of skills are...
Writing Grasps: What You Need to Know
A big piece of occupational therapy works with fine motor skills. This includes hand/finger strength, various types of grasp patterns, and for young children, all of these pre-skills lead to handwriting skills! (among other things) Here are 4 of the most common pencil...
Bedwetting & Accidents: Tips to Support Your Child
Bedwetting & Pediatric Incontinence Bedwetting is a common issue. An estimated 5-7 million children in the United States experience bedwetting after they finish potty training. With 1-2% of those continuing to have problems into adulthood. Typically, bedwetting is...
How Can I Support My Child’s Social-Emotional Development with Communication?
MODEL AND SHARE: Your dog chews on your shoe; how do you respond? Take a deep breath, say “I am frustrated.” This shows that while it is ok to state your frustrations, you also can stay in control of your body.Do you ever ask your child “How was your day?” or “How was...
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How Do I Get My Kid to Eat? How We Talk About Food Matters
“How do I get my kid to eat?” As an Occupational Therapist, this is a phrase I hear often. Parents come in with their child who is struggling to eat foods, whether due to a physical or behavioral concern, and they are looking for solutions to help their child eat a...
Breastfeeding Tips: Helpful Advice from a Lactation Consultant
1. How often does my baby have to eat? A newborn baby should nurse at least 10-12 times a day. It is important to watch your baby for feeding cues rather than watching the clock. Early hunger cues include eye movement during sleep (also called REM sleep), rooting...
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