Supporting the mental health of our children and youth today is critical. It can be very difficult for children when it comes to nurture emotional well-being, positive behavior, and social participation. Did you know that there is strong evidence to support yoga for mental health in children? Research indicates that certain occupational therapy interventions such […]
Do you ever try different techniques to help children improve their motor skills or reach their goals? Visualization is a common practice among athletes to improve their performance and take their skills to the next level. You can teach children how to visualize goals in order to help them succeed. Research among adults indicates that […]
The world of teletherapy is very new right now to many occupational and physical therapists. With so many schools closed and social distancing in place, pediatric therapists are working hard to learn a new delivery system. This FREE two page handout of teletherapy tips can help parents to learn how to get the most out […]
Are you up for the challenge of the day to provide specific feedback? Can you go through an entire day of providing therapy or teaching only having a positive tone instead of a negative tone? How about as a parent? Many times we often quickly respond to children with ‘no” before we even consider the […]