The first month of school is a big transition for children. As parents, understanding how your child’s nervous system responds to change can help you support their emotional regulation and make the adjustment smoother.
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Creating Inclusive Spaces: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I’ve spent over two decades supporting children of all abilities to navigate their world more comfortably, confidently, and independently. Whether I’m working in a classroom, clinic, home, or community space, one message remains clear: inclusive environments matter. They don’t just benefit children with disabilities—they create a more empathetic, accessible, andContinue reading “Creating Inclusive Spaces: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective”
10 Tips For What To Do When Your Child Has BIG Feelings
If you are a parent, you are probably no stranger to “big feelings” from your child. They aren’t called the terrible twos and the teen years for no reason. But even children who are not 2 years old or a teenager can have big feelings. Sometimes, it can seem that our children always have bigContinue reading “10 Tips For What To Do When Your Child Has BIG Feelings”