The Thrive Group was honored to participate in the ProvidEd Expo in Brooklyn, NY on May 14, 2019. Miriam and Raquel were available at The Thrive Group booth for free 15 minute … [Read more...] about ABC’s to Help Reduce Your Child’s/Student’s Anxiety
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Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression
Silliness, craving sweets, and aggression. Who doesn’t know a child or an adult with one of these symptoms? Often times you wonder if this is just a phase, and you think about what might be causing … [Read more...] about Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression
12 Ways To Help Your Child Overcome Back-to-School Fears & Anxiety
Back-to-school fears and anxiety can occur at any age, especially when children are transitioning to a new school or new school building. Help your child cope with his or her fears with a variety of … [Read more...] about 12 Ways To Help Your Child Overcome Back-to-School Fears & Anxiety
Aromatherapy and Children
As a mother and occupational therapist, I have found aromatherapy to be an easy and surprisingly effective way to treat some symptoms of sensory processing disorders (SPD) including autism. It is … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Children
Psych And OT: Interview With Miriam Manela
Last week I was excited to participate in a two-part interview on the Therapy Soup blog at PsychCentral.com. PsychCentral is the most comprehensive mental health and psychology website on the … [Read more...] about Psych And OT: Interview With Miriam Manela
Seven Ways To Help A Child Transition Smoothly
Noah was a four-year-old boy who attended a private, full-day preschool. He was in a class of twenty other boys and girls. One morning I received a call from Noah’s dad. Apparently, Noah was having … [Read more...] about Seven Ways To Help A Child Transition Smoothly
How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact
Do you ever feel like a broken record, repeatedly asking your child to "just look at me when I talk to you?" It can be so frustrating when a child persistently avoids making eye contact. Frankie … [Read more...] about How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact
How To Help A Chatterbox Calm Down
Janey S.*, a sweet-natured six year old is new in town. Her father, a busy lawyer, and her mother, a physical therapist, are well-educated and focused on their children, which is why they moved … [Read more...] about How To Help A Chatterbox Calm Down