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May 22 2017

Snapshot of “Breakfast for Families” Event

The following video is a brief snapshot of the event “Breakfast for Families” presented at Kean University for caregivers and family members of individuals with autism. I was presented this wonderful … [Read more...] about Snapshot of “Breakfast for Families” Event

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, education, Moms, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Self-confidence, Stress, Video · Tagged: advice, Autism, caregivers, event, families, stress management

Sep 25 2016

How To Achieve Your Dreams

You are obviously fueled by an intense purpose: to become a world-class mom. But what is a world-class mother? Research shows that being a perfect mother or at least our version of a perfect mother … [Read more...] about How To Achieve Your Dreams

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, How to change, How to grow, How to Relax, Moms, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Responsibility, Stress, Women · Tagged: advice, affirmation, appreciation, bonding, circulation, connection, moms, nature, parent's stress, parenting, reading, relaxing, Self-confidence, tips

Apr 20 2015

The Merry Go Round of Obsessions

Many of us tend to obsess about many things in our lives.  As parents we can easily obsess about our children.  Especially, if there is an area that we want to "fix" in our child.  Obsessing is a … [Read more...] about The Merry Go Round of Obsessions

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Parenting · Tagged: acceptance, advice, calming down, obsessions

Mar 04 2015

Repairing The Parent-Child Bond (For HUMAN Parents Only)

Have you ever felt momentarily overwhelmed, annoyed, or angry and raised your voice at your child? If the answer is no, you are some kind of web-crawling bot, not a real-live human parent, and … [Read more...] about Repairing The Parent-Child Bond (For HUMAN Parents Only)

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, How to Relax, Moms · Tagged: advice, calming down, Miriam Manela, parenting, tips

Feb 05 2015

Omi’s Attachment Theory: 6 Tips For Bonding With Your Child

Just last night I was talking to a friend who asked me how Omi is doing. Sadly, I had to tell her of my grandmother’s passing almost three weeks ago, just shy of 100 years old. She was a regal woman … [Read more...] about Omi’s Attachment Theory: 6 Tips For Bonding With Your Child

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Moms · Tagged: advice, bonding, Miriam Manela, parenting, relationships

Feb 04 2015

Getting It Right When Learning To Write

A frequent question occupational therapists get asked by parents is: How can I help my child develop a healthy and efficient pencil grasp when she’s beginning to write? Despite the fact that most … [Read more...] about Getting It Right When Learning To Write

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: education, Hard work, Uncategorized · Tagged: advice, back to school, learning to write, Miriam Manela, writing

Jan 14 2015

The Child Expert’s Secret

You are a parent who is also a teacher, child psychologist, pediatric social worker, therapist, or other type of pediatric expert. You've studied, trained and have done successful work with … [Read more...] about The Child Expert’s Secret

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Moms, Occupational Therapists, Parenting, The Parent-Child Dance, Thrive Occupational Therapy · Tagged: advice, behavioral challenges, parenting

Dec 10 2014

Helpful Tips And Techniques For A Child That Can’t Sit Still

After parent-teacher meetings I usually get a flurry of phone calls from concerned parents. They've been told that their child just can't sit still. “My son’s teacher says he wriggles and twists … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips And Techniques For A Child That Can’t Sit Still

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, How to Relax, Parenting, Problems with Teachers, School, The Parent-Child Dance · Tagged: advice, calming down, core breathing, Miriam Manela, relaxing, tips

Dec 08 2014

Andy Just Couldn’t Sit Still…Even In The Classroom

In this video, Miriam Manela talks about Andy, a client who couldn't sit still and also had problems expressing himself, especially when he was feeling strong emotions.  Miriam discusses the … [Read more...] about Andy Just Couldn’t Sit Still…Even In The Classroom

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Behavioral Challenges, Moms, Occupational Therapy, School, The Parent-Child Dance, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Video · Tagged: advice, behavioral challenges, hyper, Miriam Manela, parenting, problems in school, Sensory Integration Disorder

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