You are obviously fueled by an intense purpose: to become a world-class mom. But what is a world-class mother? Research shows that being a perfect mother or at least our version of a perfect mother … [Read more...] about How To Achieve Your Dreams
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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
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
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
Video: Acupressure For Calm Children
Calm Press is an acupressure sequence from my new book due out this fall: The Parent-Child Dance: A Guide To Help You Understand and Shape Your Child's Behavior.* Calm Press was taught to me by my … [Read more...] about Video: Acupressure For Calm Children
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