Valentine’s Day is a great chance to change up our routine and get some great fine motor activities into our day. Here are some of my favorite activities.
Valentine’s Day OT Fun
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Laura Sowdon
Why I won’t push my ADHD college kid to also get a job.
While I know it is common for college students to have jobs, I won’t be asking that of any of my kids. I think college is enough of a job for most kids.
Learning to Write, Beyond Copy Work
How do you work on teaching writing beyond copy work? These ideas can get your student writing more, in a gentle way.
Mom Help: Keeping them Busy!
Sometimes as a mom, you need to do things like cook or clean. What can you do with your little one? Leet me give you some ideas.
Skipping the 4-Year Degree: Post Graduation Choices
What do homeschooled kids do instead of a traditional 4 year degree? While many do attend college, there are some great alternatives!
What do sick days look like when you homeschool?
Most of us remember exactly how we spent our sick days as children. It sets a pattern for how we care for ourselves as adults. Here’s how we handle sick days.
Finding Balance with Neurodiverse Children
For some, finding balance comes naturally. But for the person who is neurodiverse, this whole idea makes no sense. Here’s why.
Failure and the Non-typical child
As a parent to more than one non-typical child, I have to work harder to help my children experience success. And give them tools to overcome their failures.
Celebrating the Holidays with Sensory Kids
If your child has sensory integration disorder, the holidays aren’t so merry and way too bright! The good news is that there are ways to help your child.
Overcoming Dyscalculia, One Day At a Time
When my daughter was in fourth grade, I realized that she has dyscalculia. To help her overcome her struggle, I had to learn a new way to teach math, one day at a time.
Doll Play: For Boys and Girls!
I am a huge fan of dolls as part of imaginative play. I have some tips and things to look for when picking a doll for a child in your life.
Adventures in Homeschooling: Raising Tadpoles!
Class pets are a right of passage and can be a lot of fun. But not all classroom pets are created equal.
Tools Instead of Toys
Toys are great. But sometimes you want to actually DO something instead of pretend to do something. That’s where kid-sized tools come in.
8 Tips for Homeschooling When Your Child Has Autism
Autism is complicated and different people experience it very differently. But there are a few things that seem to help when homeschooling someone with Autism.
Card Games for Everyone – No Reading Required
Card games help kids develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. These are some games my family has enjoyed recently.
The Mother of Thanksgiving
Sarah Josepha Hale was a writer, editor, and mother. And she is the person most responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday.
My Favorite Toys — Fidget Toys for Focus and Hand Strength
As an OT, I love the new interest in fidget toys. Not all fidget toys work for everyone and some work better than others. Here are some of my favorites.
What’s wrong with screen time? Nothing…but…
Why I think you should limit your kids screen time. And why you don’t need to stress about it.