Author Archives: Marina Scott MS, OTR/L

The Value of Lunch AND Recess

Hello! A few weeks back, I wrote about the value of a snow day. Today I’d like to talk about the value of lunch AND recess. These two things are important if your child is at school or at home. We all seem to acknowledge the importance of both, but frequently both are limited toContinue reading “The Value of Lunch AND Recess”

How to Make Telehealth Work

Hello! Today I’d like to talk about telehealth and how to make it work. Many of us were jolted into the world of telehealth here in the U.S. in March 2019 due to Covid 19. All of a sudden we needed to know how to log on, unmute, and screen share. I have to admit,Continue reading “How to Make Telehealth Work”

The Value of a Snow Day

As I sit writing this, there’s a large storm moving through the U.S. It started in the Midwest and is headed to the East Coast. Everyone’s talking about it in my area. Everyone is also talking about the fact that now that we know and have done (or are doing) virtual learning, snow days areContinue reading “The Value of a Snow Day”

Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays are here! I don’t know about you, but it’s my favorite time of the year! I frequently get questions from parents, caregivers and teachers about what to get their children for the holidays. And now with Covid, kids could use some good old fashioned entertainment. There are many great toys and games outContinue reading “Holiday Gift Ideas”

Occupational Therapy in the Time of Covid

First I’d like to say hello and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found me here at SuperKids Occupational Therapy and I am excited to be starting a blog! A quick introduction, my name is Marina and I’ve been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years. If you want to learn more about me or whatContinue reading “Occupational Therapy in the Time of Covid”