Happy New Year! Visual changes are powerful reminders. Watching the ball drop last night made me reflect on the last year and dream about the possibilities of a brand new year. Resolutions and goals bring excitement and enthusiasm for what’s to come. What are your goals? I’m talking about personal and professional goals. All […]
What IS a brain break? To put it simply, they are short bursts of activity designed to energize the brain and body for learning. By boosting blood flow to the body and brain, they can help children to learn. One of my favorite brain break websites is GoNoodle. There, you can find awesome, fun videos for […]
5 of the most asked questions during my pediatric occupational therapy primer courses for new therapists or OTs new to the pediatric setting.
Aquatic therapy can be done using items found in most backyard pools! Learn fun and easy-to-do activities with your child and friends. Have fun while doing therapy.
Let’s talk about one of those critical skills that we often overlook….using the ‘helper’ hand. Most of us have one hand that’s dominant and the other is designed to partner up and be the super assistant! His job is no less important since we all need a little ‘support’ sometimes…….all joking aside, we need […]
Stereognosis is a hands-on tactile activity where we can use our sense of touch to feel items without using our visual skills. Here’s a quick and easy activity you can try at home, classroom, or clinic.
