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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 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 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 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

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

Oct 27 2014

Finding Your Happy Medium: Learn About Regulation & Co-regulation

In this short video, occupational therapist Miriam Manela explains regulation and co-regulation, two terms OTs use to describe two processes that are relevant to your, and your child's, everyday … [Read more...] about Finding Your Happy Medium: Learn About Regulation & Co-regulation

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Crying, Moms, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Stress, Video · Tagged: calming down, co-regulation, finding your center, regulation, waking up

Aug 25 2014

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Anxiety, How to Relax, School · Tagged: advice, back to school, calming down, fears and anxiety, relaxing, tips

Aug 11 2014

How To Deal With An Impulsive Child

Impulsiveness in children can range from the benign—speaking without waiting for his or her turn, to the downright dangerous—darting across the street into traffic. While some impulsiveness is normal … [Read more...] about How To Deal With An Impulsive Child

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Impulsiveness, Moms · Tagged: ADHD, advice, behavioral challenges, calming down, impulsiveness, Miriam Manela, parenting, Sensory Processing Disorder

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