Let Your Kids Get Messy! An OT’s Perspective
Parents, especially those of us who reside in the United States…some of us have an obsession with cleanliness. This [...]
Cultural Diversity in Pediatric Home Health: Occupational Therapy
Many of us recognize that the United States has earned a reputation for being the “melting pot” or “salad [...]
The Forgotten Senses: What are They and How Deficits Impact Function in Children
Here’s the simplified version: sensory systems involve input from environmental influences. Sensory receptors pick up changes to the body, [...]
Challenges in Establishing Bed Routines with Children: 10 tips from an OT’s Perspective
One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in parenthood is establishing a child's sleep routine. At first, newborns take [...]
What are Sensory Diets and can it work for my Child at Home?
In the world of neurodiverse spectrum disorders as well as sensory processing disorders, many parents have heard the term [...]
Giving Your Child Chores is Good for Them: An OT’s Point of View
As much as we would all like to throw caution to the wind and do whatever we like all [...]
