All summer they ran free. They crashed into bed at the end of the day and you felt good knowing that they ran, swam, biked or climbed all day long. They developed valuable physical capabilities and … [Read more...] about Preventing Outbursts and Meltdowns when Cooped Up Indoors
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Give your child an all-day hug
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
Smart Gifting: Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
With the Holidays fast approaching, your shopping cart is going to start filling up. Here at The Thrive Group, we want to help you fill it with the best possible games and activities for the young … [Read more...] about Smart Gifting: Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Transitioning Made Easy with Rhythm & 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
“My Child Is 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
Absent Minded Children- The Solution
Some of our children may be absent minded or have difficulty focusing causing many challenges to the child and those around him. Jake (see last blog post) had a hard time knowing he needed the … [Read more...] about Absent Minded Children- The Solution
Absent Minded Children- The Problem
Children of all ages can be absent minded and it affects them in different ways, depending on their age and stage. This first vlog highlights the challenging circumstance of a healthy 4 year old, … [Read more...] about Absent Minded Children- The Problem
What to Do When Kids Do Not Want You to Kiss Them
Today, when I was thinking of a topic to write about, I did what I do when I’m out of ideas; I asked one of my children. (My kids have great ideas!) My son, who is Ten years old, said that when a … [Read more...] about What to Do When Kids Do Not Want You to Kiss Them
A Poem about Occupational Therapy
This is a beautiful poem shared by a client I had evaluated in Israel. She is currently being treated by an occupational therapist (OT) that I had the pleasure to meet and to train while I was … [Read more...] about A Poem about Occupational Therapy