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Ask Miss Jaime OT: Hair Pulling During Naptime
How Do I Stop My Child from Pulling/Playing with Hair at Naptime? Question from Jamie in Naples, Florida: "Hey, Miss Jaime! Wondering if you have any sensory ideas to keep my daughter's hands busy. She will be three in April. She would always play with her hair when...
Using Aerial Yoga for Kids with ADHD, ASD, and everything else!
As I've mentioned before, I love yoga. Recently, I had the opportunity to observe an Aerial Yoga class for children. After that, I just had to try an adult class myself. I kind of had an idea of what to expect, but the class totally exceeded my expectations. I...
Spaghetti and Meatball Spacing
Why Kids Cram Their Words Together (And What Actually Fixes It) If you've ever looked at a first grader's writing sample and thought is this one word or seven, you're not alone. Spacing errors are one of the most common handwriting complaints I hear from teachers —...
Aromatherapy 101 for Children
I recently started to get into the whole "essential oil" thing. As a yoga lover, I have a tiny bit of holistic hippie in me, but as an OT, I'm more interested in using aromatherapy to help children learn, focus, and calm. The thought of finding a safe alternative to...
Incorporating Motor Skills into Literacy Centers
Today, I will be blogging about the importance of incorporating motor skills into literacy centers for children. Common Core standards have increased the expectations we are placing on our little ones. As an Occupational Therapist, one of my concerns is that the...
The Real Truth About Sensory Integration Therapy
Guest post from Hope CaracciWhat does it mean for a child to have sensory issues? Some children have sensory likes/dislikes that negatively affect daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, playing, and socializing with friends. Read this example: The story of a...