Primitive reflexes play a crucial role in our children’s development, yet they remain a complex topic that many parents have questions about. In this post, I aim to demystify these reflexes and provide value and encouragement to those of you navigating their impacts on your kids. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent or someone simply looking…
Parenting often feels like an art, trying to balance the needs of our little ones while steering them through the daily routines seamlessly. Today, let’s explore a challenge that many parents face – the tricky business of bedtime, and how we can navigate this with grace, especially for children with sensory processing difficulties. In a…
Screens are ubiquitous in today’s world, seamlessly woven into our daily lives for both work and leisure. Yet, the omnipresence of screens poses a unique challenge for parents striving to foster healthy development in their children. Understanding Screen Time’s Impact Screen exposure acts as a stimulant, akin to caffeine, triggering the fight or flight response…
Sleep is one of the essential pillars of health, especially for our children. As parents, we often wonder how to help our little ones achieve the rest they need to thrive. Today, we’ll explore some tips and strategies shared by Karen, an experienced occupational therapist, to create effective bedtime routines that promote better sleep for…
Homeschooling opens up a myriad of learning experiences, from detailed science projects to engaging history re-enactments. Yet amidst these exciting activities, there lies a fundamental aspect that often remains under-discussed yet is essential for a truly inclusive educational experience: embracing and supporting neurodiversity. Just as a room full of children painting and sewing in a…
Parenting comes in various shades of challenges and achievements. In the landscape of homeschooling, some of these challenges involve nurturing not only the academic but the holistic development of our children, which often leads us into the intricate world of interoception. If the term seems new to you, imagine diving deep into the way our…
Imagine a typical homeschool day: perhaps it starts with breakfast, followed by science experiments in the backyard, and wraps up with storytime. Each of these moments, though primarily academic or leisure in nature, holds a tremendous opportunity for introducing social emotional learning into your child’s day. As homeschooling parents, weaving core subjects like math and…
When you ask a group of children “What do you notice or how do you feel?” It’s interesting because every child and even adult experiences interception differently.” Today we are hearing from Caroline Santangelo, an occupational therapist specializing in nature-based therapy, together we are discussing the importance of interoception and how it can be nurtured…
Parenting is a complex journey filled with various challenges and learning opportunities both for children and parents. One of the critical areas that has been gaining attention is the concept of interoception – the ability of the human body to perceive its internal state. Cara Kosinski, a seasoned occupational therapist, joins me to delve into…
As parents, navigating the teenage years can often feel like traversing uncharted territory. The shift in priorities, responsibilities, and cognitive development can present unique challenges, especially when it comes to building executive functioning and organizational skills as a teenager. I talked with my teen daughter, Annabelle, to understand her perspective on executive functioning, organization, and…