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Miss Jaime’s Favorite Things—for 3-Year-Olds
Here are a few of my Favorite Things for 3-year-olds to help them learn, grow, and develop right on time! As an OT, I'm picky about my toys! I want to spend on things that have at least one developmental component. Toys that Engage 2 Hands (bilateral...
Yoga Games for Calming Kids
I'm sure I don't have to tell you how hyped kids get just before (or after) a school break, or just on a random Tuesday. And being a lifelong yoga lover + an occupational therapist, I love to combine yoga and fun!I've got 3 yoga games to share with you. They are easy...
9 Unexpected Gifts for your Friend with Cancer
Tis the season to be Thankful. This saying is particularly true for me this year as I am battling breast cancer. Life crises like these can really make you stop and take the time to think: Think about all the blessings in your life. All the things that are so...
10 Reasons to Let Your Kids Wrap Gifts
1. Make a simple gift! Use fine motor skills with simple gifts kids can make using simple items such as stringing beads onto a pipe cleaner to create a bracelet. 2. Reduce • Reuse • Recycle! Teach your kids to recycle gift boxes, bags, tissue paper. ...
To Sew or Not to Sew
Is sewing a lost art or a life skill? If you ask me, it's an important life skill that should make a comeback. Unfortunately, there are few schools today that offer classes like home and careers that teach sewing, cooking, and other types of life skills. Schools are...
10 Reasons Every OT Should Attend AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
I’ve been an OT for two decades (plus), but I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never attended the AOTA conference until #AOTA15 in Nashville, Tennessee. My excuses were: It costs too much I’d have to miss work None of my friends were going/I wouldn’t know anyone But,...