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: paediatrics
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…
Going Back To Our Roots: The Benefits of Nature for Child Development
The link between spending time in nature and an individual’s health and well-being has been hypothesised and explored for some time now. With the increase…
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…
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…
Dreaming of Regulation: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Ahhh sleep. It heals our bodies, lets our minds rest and gets us ready for another 16 or so hours of thinking, doing and being.…
Looking Inwards: The Impact of Constipation on Regulation
I used to be one of those people who hated talking about poo. It was gross, and if people mentioned it I would protest and…