Regulate Yourself First: The Key to Co-Regulating Your Child As parents, we want to support our children through their big emotions. We hold them when they cry, reassure them when they’re frustrated, and help them navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. But when a child is dysregulated—crying, yelling, or shutting down—it can be …
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Unlocking Potential: How Pediatric Occupational Therapy Can Support Your Child As parents, we all want our children to thrive, explore their world with confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed. However, some children face unique challenges along the way, and that’s where pediatric occupational therapy (OT) can make a transformative difference. By providing …
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The Advantages of Choosing a Private Practice Occupational Therapy Clinic When selecting a provider for your child’s development therapy, the choices can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating insurance options. While large-scale corporations may offer a variety of services and accept numerous insurance plans, many families are discovering the unique benefits of choosing Development Therapy, a …
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Recognizing Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Social Skills Introduction: Social skills are a vital aspect of a child’s development, impacting their ability to form relationships and navigate various social situations. For some children, challenges in social interactions may arise, affecting their understanding of body language, interpretation of peer behavior, and empathy. In this blog …
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The Road To Self-Regulation Introduction: As parents, one of the most valuable gifts you can offer your child is the ability to self-regulate. Self-regulation encompasses various essential skills, including emotional regulation, interoception, environmental modification, frustration tolerance, self-esteem, self-awareness, impulse control, and coping skills. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore each of these components and …
Cultivating Fine Motor Skills for School Success As the school year begins, parents and caregivers play a crucial role in setting their children up for success. One often overlooked aspect of a child’s development that can significantly impact their academic journey is fine motor skills. These skills are essential for tasks such as writing, drawing, …
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Laying the Cornerstone: The Vital Role of Emotional Identification in Your Child’s Journey to Self-Regulation Introduction: Within childhood development, the ability to self-regulate emotions is a precious skill that sets the stage for lifelong well-being. As parents and occupational therapists, we recognize that the first step on this transformative journey is teaching children emotional identification. …
Helping Children Sit Still During Mealtimes: Sensory Strategies for Improved Focus and Engagement Introduction: As an occupational therapist, I understand the challenges that parents face when their child struggles to sit still during mealtimes. It can be frustrating and concerning, but it’s important to recognize that this behavior might be linked to sensory processing issues. …
Navigating Excessive Reactions: Understanding Your Child’s Responses to Winning and Losing Games – An Occupational Therapy Perspective Introduction: In the context of occupational therapy, family games hold immense potential for fostering growth and development in children. However, some parents may be hesitant to engage in these games due to concerns about their child’s behaviors, particularly …
Does Your Child Have Difficulty Keeping Their Hands to Themselves? Exploring the Sensory Components Affecting Social Interactions Introduction As parents, we often observe our children’s behavior and wonder why they have difficulty keeping their hands to themselves, especially in social situations. While it is not uncommon for children to be curious and tactile in their …