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Miriam Manela

Feb 07 2021

Toilet Training Tips: Bloom Blog #1

We are pleased to share our first blog as part of Bloom Online!  Wow! Your little one is not so little anymore!  Toilet training is an exciting yet challenging milestone for both … [Read more...] about Toilet Training Tips: Bloom Blog #1

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Uncategorized

Jul 08 2019

Learning to Listen with Theraplay

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Some children just cannot do as they are told. They simply close their ears or worse, do the exact opposite of what they were instructed. This week’s vlog gives practical advice and is a must see … [Read more...] about Learning to Listen with Theraplay

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Behavioral Challenges, Impulsiveness, Listen, Play, Video

Jun 26 2019

A Mother’s Love

mother-daughter

Everything about Sara was uber. Uber smart. Uber talented. Uber needy. Uber physically strong. She was self-centered and had intense sensory needs. Our work together at The Thrive Group focused … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Love

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Moms, Parenting, Tantrums

May 14 2019

Fighting the Storm – Tantrums

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This poem was written by Yenti Friedman, an Israel client. My son had a 3-week long tantrumAnd now things are going back to normSo I’ve taken the time to stop and thinkOf what has brought calm … [Read more...] about Fighting the Storm – Tantrums

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Tantrums

Mar 24 2019

A Positive Approach for Positive Growth Part 2

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Part 1 of the Positive Approach for Positive Growth Series discusses what the Nurtured Hearth Approach is and how it can transform the life of your family by positively fostering complimentary skills … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach for Positive Growth Part 2

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Parenting, Video · Tagged: Nurtured Heart Approach, video

Mar 09 2019

A Positive Approach for Positive Growth

At times, we can notice behaviors in our children that we wish we could change, for their own good, and for our own sanity. Yet, no child appreciates constant nagging and reminders to improve, a … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach for Positive Growth

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Video · Tagged: Nurtured Heart Approach, video

Dec 16 2018

Give your child an all-day hug

Spandex Hugs

Does your child seem clingy and want touch constantly - hugs and cuddles, or climbing on your back whenever you sit down? In occupational therapy we use spandex to help children feel centered … [Read more...] about Give your child an all-day hug

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Video, Videos

Oct 22 2018

Transitioning Made Easy with Rhythm & Metronome

Transitioning Your Child with Rhythm and Metronome

There can be nothing as frustrating as having to get your over-the-top hyper child to calm down, or to motivate your tired child to his/her homework. When we need to get our child moving on to the … [Read more...] about Transitioning Made Easy with Rhythm & Metronome

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Parenting · Tagged: parenting, transitioning

Oct 15 2018

“My Child Is Out of Control!” & Rhythm

child out of control & rhythm

When a child is absorbed in an activity, or is in a state of either high energy or low energy, it may be difficult to get the child to follow directions. Wash hands for dinner? Get dressed for school? … [Read more...] about “My Child Is Out of Control!” & Rhythm

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Organize, Parenting

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