Family Chat: Practical Tips For Puberty
Puberty brings big changes that can feel overwhelming. Using a guide for puberty preparation for children helps ease transitions. Try visual schedules to talk through these steps. You are doing great.
Nov/Dec 2021
Greg Santucci Top 5 Questions I Often Hear as an Occupational Therapist
Understanding a child’s sensory needs can feel overwhelming when daily life is a puzzle. By observing small patterns, you can create a gentle sensory diet for children that supports their unique comfort.
2021 Holidays & Holi-Deals Gift Guide (slide show)
Finding meaningful gifts can feel like a heavy task during busy seasons. Explore our 2021 holi-deals gift guide slide share for ideas that bring joy. Discover the best kids toys 2021 has to offer.
Fostering Healthy Relationships: What Do You Do if You Suspect Abuse?
Hearing a disclosure can feel overwhelming and heavy. By staying calm and simply listening, you build trust. Practice saying, “I am here for you,” to help them feel safe and heard.
Tips on Respite Strategies for Families Caring for Children with Special Needs
Caring for a child with unique needs often leaves little room for rest. Prioritizing respite strategies for special needs families is vital. Try taking ten minutes to connect with a support group.
Overcoming Bias
Navigating medical systems can feel exhausting when your needs are overlooked. Overcoming bias in healthcare—including disability discrimination in emergency care or racial inequality leading to unequal treatment—starts with clear advocacy. You matter.
Mask As a Tool for Communication
Eye contact can feel overwhelming during social moments. Explore how using masks for effective communication with autism offers a gentle bridge. Try simple paper masks at home to support comfortable, creative connection.
Does Your Teen Struggle with Executive Function?
When homework feels like an uphill climb, remember that executive function strategies for teens struggle are teachable skills. Use simple checklists to improve task initiation, focus, organization, and feel confident together.
How I Got My Picky Eater to Try Different Foods
Watching a pickier eater struggle with new foods can feel exhausting. Try offering one tiny taste of a familiar veggie alongside a diverse menu for toddlers. You are doing a great job.
TOP 5 Favorite Toys in his “bag of tricks” as an Occupational Therapist
Play feels like simple fun, yet it is serious work for your child. Explore the benefits of therapeutic activities in pediatric occupational therapy to support growth. Small toys create big development.