You Are Special How many times have you tried to tell your children that they are special –but it just doesn’t stick? Mark came home from school devastated. ‘Someone’ had said ‘something’ and he … [Read more...] about On Stars and Wemmicks: Boosting Your Child’s Confidence
Miriam Manela
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)
Signs Of Stress In Children
Can you tell if your child is stressed? What does stress in children look like? Does it look different from stress in adults? You are probably familiar with common signs of stress and anxiety … [Read more...] about Signs Of Stress In Children
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?
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
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
Brain Music For Concentration–Start Your Morning Off Right
I'm always on the lookout for music that really helps you relax, concentrate, or focus. I hope you enjoy my latest pick, Brain Music for Concentration, which makes for uplifting background music as … [Read more...] about Brain Music For Concentration–Start Your Morning Off Right
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
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