Are you a homeschool parent who is seeking resources and guidance to help support your child’s development and well-being? Today I’ve invited Kim Hazelton, a fellow occupational therapist and homeschool mom, to share her expertise on managing clinic expectations for occupational therapy. The insights and valuable information shared in our conversation are essential for any…
Is your child’s reaction sensory or behavior? Learn how sensory processing, the environment, and nervous system regulation can affect behavior and participation.
As an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent, I’ve discovered the invaluable role occupational therapy plays in nurturing my child’s development. Let’s delve into what OT entails and how it can revolutionize your homeschooling journey. Transitioning from a professional career to homeschooling presented me with a myriad of challenges and misconceptions surrounding education outside the traditional…
You have often heard me say that homeschooling is not alone schooling. Yes, as homeschoolers, we are choosing a path for education that involves fewer paid professionals. But, that does not mean we must do everything ourselves. Nor does it mean that we must know everything. It does mean that we can seek out the…
As an occupational therapist, a question I often hear from parents is “My child isn’t getting a job right now, they don’t have an occupation. Why would they need an occupational therapist?” What they don’t know is, that an occupation is anything a person needs or wants to do to occupy their time. So for…
When I first delved into homeschooling, I must admit that map drawing was not on my radar. As a grown adult, I found myself unable to recognize the shapes and distances between countries, which in turn affected my worldview and perspective on current events. However, during my homeschooling journey, I stumbled upon the profound insights…
In our homeschool, we start with a morning time together. All three of our kids join me as we read through several short excerpts in books Charlotte Mason style. It’s all done while we make and eat breakfast. Why? Because of the sensory processing needs of my kids. I have one child who needs to…
In the whirlwind of my days as a home health care occupational therapist, time was both a friend and a foe. My job took me across three counties, weaving through traffic, indulging in heartwarming stories from clients, and occasionally encountering last-minute cancellations that sent my carefully crafted schedule into a tailspin. “I’ll be there around…
As I’m sitting down to write this, my 15-year-old is apple picking with three friends while my 12-year-old and 8-year-old are at a fall festival with their hockey teams. They are all having fabulous fall weekends. But, this week we’ve also seen dozens if not hundreds of pictures of their peers in homecoming dresses and…
As homeschoolers, we know that learning doesn’t just take place in a classroom. We learn in all aspects of life. But, have you ever thought about the significance of teaching them to understand and describe their own bodies? It’s an essential skill that not only enhances their understanding of their interoception sensory system but also…