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
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Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Just because it’s raining outside doesn’t mean your kids have to stop the fun. Sure, rain isn’t what we think of when we think of summer vacation, but you would be surprised at how entertained … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Aromatherapy and Children
As a mother and occupational therapist, I have found aromatherapy to be an easy and surprisingly effective way to treat some symptoms of sensory processing disorders (SPD) including autism. It is … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Children
Eye Coordination And Your Child’s Ability To Learn And Concentrate
Yes, you read right. Eye coordination, not eye-hand coordination. Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a unit to form a single picture from the two slightly different … [Read more...] about Eye Coordination And Your Child’s Ability To Learn And Concentrate
The Secret To Perfect Parenting
The secret to perfect parenting is (drum roll, please) that there is no such thing as the perfect parent—there are only real parents. Learning to let go of our personal expectations of how our … [Read more...] about The Secret To Perfect Parenting
Top Three OT Exercises To Stimulate Your Child’s Brain
Though classroom and homework seem worlds away, your child’s brain still needs stimulation during the summer months. I recommend three easy and effective BrainGym exercises that not only stimulate … [Read more...] about Top Three OT Exercises To Stimulate Your Child’s Brain
From My Bookshelf: The Velveteen Rabbit
More than 30,000 new children’s books are published in the United States each year, which is why choosing books for your children may seem overwhelming. I don’t know about you, but when my boys were … [Read more...] about From My Bookshelf: The Velveteen Rabbit
Staff Picks: Four Recommended Parenting Sites
The following web sites are recommended by OTThrive staff members as useful online resources for parents and caregivers: … [Read more...] about Staff Picks: Four Recommended Parenting Sites
The Hugging Regimen
I often send people I care about a virtual "deep pressure hug" through a text message or on WhatsApp…but that sure doesn’t beat the real thing! What will lower blood pressure, increas oxytocin … [Read more...] about The Hugging Regimen