Screen Time: How much when?
I know there are tons of debates about screen time. Is it safe? How much is too much? I am going to share what I have done as a parent, […]
Neurodiverse Parenting Beyond Age 18
There are a lot of reasons why your child may not be ready to go off to college or join the workforce right out of high school. And that’s okay.
Middle School: What Really Matters
Middle school can be a challenging time. There are so many changes in a few short years for most kids. There are some things you can do to make things […]
Auditory Processing Disorder: How to Homeschool when they literally can’t hear what you’re saying
Auditory Processing Disorder is when a person’s brain has trouble making sense of words and sounds. Here are my tips for how to adapt your homeschooling to help a child […]
Homemade Multi-sensory Letters
Do you have a child who is struggling to learn the difference between “b” and “d”? Today, I have a cheap and easy way to make your homeschool more multi-sensory!
Time-Out is for Toys
Time-outs never seemed to deliver the promised good behavior and self control. I found a new way to use time-outs that works.
Executive Function Tip: Rewards
Rewarding children for good behavior is a long-standing tradition. But how to implement it in a way that works in your home school?
5 Fun Ways To Improve Handwriting Without Writing Letters
Learning to write is hard. Writing is a complex task. It requires muscle strength in the arm, wrist, and hand; visual perceptual skills; fine motor control; and hand-eye coordination. In […]
Give them Scissors!
Scissors teach wonderful skills, build the brain and body connection, and prepare kids for real-life problems.
Valentine’s Day OT Fun
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.