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
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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)
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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