Lifestyle

Fidgeting, Personal space, Pencil Pressure: The Proprioceptive System

Have you ever wondered what the proprioceptive system is? If you’ve ever talked with an Occupational Therapist, you’ve probably heard it...

Developmental Milestones

Gross Motor, Fine Motor, and Sensory-Motor Skills Watching your child master new skills is exciting and fun. Many questions arise...

Getting Ready to Write

When we learn or teach a new skill, for example a sport, how does that usually go? Imagine this scenario: Johnny is four years old, and...

Power (and Peril) of Praise

I read an article recently that changed the way I praise children. We all know that praise is important, that it boosts self-esteem and...

How to support children and manage anxiety during social distancing

anx·i·e·ty noun a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome....

How to change your child's diet - picky eaters included!

Let's say you already know why you want to make a diet change. You know that you'd like to introduce new or more nutritious foods, but...