The following post is reposted from June 15, 2018. Also check out Part One and Part Two of How to Be a Good Co-Regulator- videos…
It Takes Two to Tango (and Self Regulate)
Tag: occupational therapy
What Does a Paediatric Occupational Therapist Do (and Which One is Right For You)?
So you have been told that your child needs OT. What does this mean? If you have a child with a disability, delay, or developmental…
Enough
A somewhat “open letter” to parents of children with a disability or delay. This one is for you. ********** “I just want to make sure…
Biology and Regulation: Considerations for Self Regulation Development
When looking at self regulation, I believe in using what’s called a “top down approach”. To me, a top down approach embodies who I am…
Risky Playgrounds: Why our children need them
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, as I’ve been continuing my journey through Central America. I’ve been trying to maintain some semblance of an…
Blog Update and New Videos
Hi everyone, I just wanted to touch base and let you all know that I’m still here! I know it’s been a little while since…
Accepting Negative Emotions: Why You Should Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Previously I’ve talked about how to be a good co-regulator, and how one way to do so is to accept all emotions as valid and…
Why We Should All Agree to Disagree
Disagreements. No matter what form they take, we’ve all had them. And we’ve all been guilty of responding poorly at times when someone challenges our…
It’s Time to Give Yourself a Break
This week has got me thinking about all the parents, educators, and healthcare professionals I’ve worked with across the years. One thing that has stood…
Dress Your Child For Success
There is a wealth of information available online about how clothes can influence mood, self worth and self confidence. But today I’m going to firmly…