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Articles from our therapists about school.
· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, school
The ABC’s of Toileting Readiness for Kindergarten! Kindergarten is a time filled with excitement and anticipation, but also marked by apprehension and changes in routine. Amidst this whirlwind of new experiences, one aspect that often proves challenging is toileting readiness. Feeling apprehensive about your kindergartener’s bathroom autonomy at school is entirely natural. Mastering the skills
· school, Occupational Therapy
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Back-to-School from an Occupational Therapist As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. For students, this transition can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. Setting students up for success by helping them prepare for the challenges that lie ahead
· school, Parenting & Behavior
Questioning whether or not to send your child to preschool? From a therapist perspective, preschool is such an important piece to practicing skills required later down the road. It facilitates structure, independence, social-emotional learning, and the foundation for higher level skills. 1. PLAY AT PRESCHOOL Play is how kids learn! They learn to use their
· school, Parenting & Behavior
Back to School Emotions August means back to school is right around the corner! Back to school means transitioning to new schools, new teachers, new peers, new expectations and new routines! Many kids are excited about the anticipation of a new school year, but for many kiddos “new” can be scary and worrisome. Children can
· school, Occupational Therapy
The Orton-Gillingham Approach The path to reading for some children is not often an easy one. It is assumed that children will begin to read and spell naturally. However, some children may persistently struggle with learning the process of how to read fluently. Children who demonstrate challenges early on with word recognition, poor spelling, weakened
· school, Occupational Therapy
Classroom setup is more important than ever. A properly set-up room can increase focus, increase a student’s ability to sit still, and even decrease problem behaviors. 1. Less is best The first step to a successful classroom is embracing “less is best”. A crowded classroom can cause over stimulation. This can cause challenges with attention
· school, Sleep & Routines
Did you have trouble juggling your kids’ e-learning, your job, and the other many responsibilities that come with being a parent? Well, you’re not alone. Do you want your child to do summer school but don’t know if you want to commit to more e-learning? Here are 3 easy tips to help you and your
· Parenting & Behavior, school
What should you do if your child cries at drop-off? Dropping your child off at preschool, daycare or a babysitter can be a time of anxiety for both parent and child but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some do’s and don’ts of dropping off your teary-eyed child. DO Do Leave! This is huge!
· school, Occupational Therapy
Is it necessary for children to sit still to attend in circle time? Let’s talk about creative seating in the classroom. As adults, we make sure to “get comfortable” before focusing on things we want or have to do, whether it’s paying bills at the table or watching T.V. on the couch. We do it
