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behavioral challenges

Feb 11 2015

Video: Can Demanding Children Become More Flexible?

In this talk filmed at the Thrive OT sensory gym, occupational therapist Miriam Manela talks about helping children who have "fits" when things don't go their way, learn to be more flexible. (Scroll … [Read more...] about Video: Can Demanding Children Become More Flexible?

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Moms, Video · Tagged: behavioral challenges, calming down, demanding child, flexibility, Miriam Manela, parenting, rigid child, temper tantrums, tips

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

Jan 05 2015

High Energy Kids Meet Low Energy Moms

It’s a fact: Even a mom who has tons of energy can appear tortoise-like when compared to her child. Imagine your nine-year old is kicking the furniture—hard. Or your five year-old is riding his … [Read more...] about High Energy Kids Meet Low Energy Moms

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Stress · Tagged: behavioral challenges, calming down, Miriam Manela, parenting, relaxing, The Parent-Child Dance, tips

Dec 15 2014

Video: The Parent-Child Dance Book Trailer 2

Miriam talks about The Parent-Child Dance: A Guide to Help You Understand and Shape Your Child's Behavior in this musical book trailer. … [Read more...] about Video: The Parent-Child Dance Book Trailer 2

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Behavioral Challenges, Parenting, The Parent-Child Dance, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Video · Tagged: behavioral challenges, Book Trailer, Miriam Manela, parenting

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

Dec 04 2014

Special To Imamother: Interview With Miriam Manela

SPECIAL TO IMAMOTHER.COM: An Interview with pediatric behavior specialist, Miriam Manela, OTR, founder of Thrive Occupational Therapy and author of The Parent-Child Dance: A Guide to Help you … [Read more...] about Special To Imamother: Interview With Miriam Manela

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Behavioral Challenges, Interviews, Moms, The Parent-Child Dance, Women · Tagged: behavioral challenges, Miriam Manela, parenting

Dec 03 2014

Radio Interview With Miriam Manela

How is an OT's approach different from a mental health therapist? What are the 4 types of behavior types that cause challenges for parents and kids? Miriam Manela discusses those topics and more … [Read more...] about Radio Interview With Miriam Manela

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Parenting, The Parent-Child Dance, Uncategorized · Tagged: advice, behavioral challenges, Miriam Manela, Radio Interview

Dec 01 2014

Interview & My Integrative Approach To Behavioral Challenges

At 7:40 this morning (EST) on JM in the AM, Radio 91.1 FM (NY/NJ), 90.1 (Catskills), 91.9 (Rockland County), Miriam Manela will be interviewed by Nachum Segal. She'll speak about Behavioral … [Read more...] about Interview & My Integrative Approach To Behavioral Challenges

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Moms, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Recommended Reading, Sensory Integration, The Parent-Child Dance, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Video · Tagged: behavioral challenges, Miriam Manela

Nov 26 2014

For Occupational Therapists, Students & Interns: Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric OT–An Integrative Approach

An Inside Look at Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Using an Integrative Approach. This video is an excerpt from a lecture given by Miriam Manela to OT students at … [Read more...] about For Occupational Therapists, Students & Interns: Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric OT–An Integrative Approach

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Media, Occupational Therapists, Uncategorized, Video · Tagged: behavioral challenges, calming down, Kean University, lecture, Miriam Manela, workshop

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