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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...
Blog Hop
My Very First Blog Hop! I am so excited to be a part of my very first "Blog Hop". This blog hop is being run by Speech Language Literacy Lab, LLC . Check out their site! So you may be thinking; "What is a Blog Hop, anyway?" A blog hop is when a variety of...
Ask An OT: “What pencil grip should I use for my child?”
Question from Dena Rich in Albany, NY "Hi, Miss Jaime! Love, love your articles!!!! My daughter Emilia still struggles with her pencil grip (using the whole hand instead of the proper 2 fingers). I'm having trouble finding a pencil gripper. Do I have to go to a...
Ask An OT: How to desensitize a child’s skin…
Ask Miss Jaime OT! ~ from Theresa Allender in Seattle, Washington How to Desensitize Skin Question:"My four-year-old has a super sensitive body. She is uncomfortable with kisses and hugs, she will only wear certain clothes because of how they feel, she is the same...