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Jan 07 2019

Preventing Outbursts and Meltdowns when Cooped Up Indoors

Kids Fighting

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

Written by Krista · Categorized: Fighting, Play

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

Nov 29 2018

Smart Gifting: Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

Holiday gift boxes in shopping cart

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

Written by Krista · Categorized: Advice · Tagged: games, gifts, holidays, toys

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

Sep 26 2018

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Play, School, Video

Sep 06 2018

Absent Minded Children- The Problem

absent minded child

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Occupational Therapy, School, Video · Tagged: back to school

Jul 25 2018

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Sensory Integration

Jun 25 2018

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Have no fear, How to change, How to grow, Interesting, Moms, Relationships · Tagged: occupational therapy, parent-child relationship, poem, poetry

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