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Conversation Starters for Kids

Many of our children struggle with communication.  Social anxiety, decreased awareness of body language (non-verbal communication), and trouble with pragmatic language (what we say…
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5 Helpful Strategies for Dysgraphia

DYSGRAPHIA is a learning disability. It affects how children acquire written language and the use of writing to express thoughts and ideas. In my…

5 Ways to Use Mindfulness

What is mindfulness? According to the American Mindfulness Research Association, it’s: “The state, process, and practice of remembering to observe moment-to-moment experience with openness,…
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School Bus Safety Tips

School Bus Safety Tips for Children The start of school is approaching and children will begin their daily commute to and from school riding…
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How to Teach Cutting (With FREE Guide)

As a gift to our friends who subscribe to our blog, a FREE how-to-use scissors guide is provided at the bottom of this post!…

Play: A Child’s Occupation

Play IS a child’s work Children of all ages learn skills by engaging in play. When they are not asleep, children are learning about…

Sensory Processing Tips You Can Use TODAY!

Does your child chew pencils, shirts, or other objects that aren’t age appropriate? Is your child having trouble moving from activity to activity without…
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Awesome Education Resources

Friends, I’m SO excited to give you information that is easy to use and truly benefits your children and OT students.  This week, I…

9 Tips For New Therapy Grads

Welcome to the world of Pediatric therapy! Overview:  This post celebrates the excitement of starting out in your new career as a pediatric therapist…

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