by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
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...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing
Guest post from Hope Caracci What 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...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Sensory Processing
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...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
Many people are busy following through on their resolutions at this time of the year, and MANY of those resolutions involve getting healthy, eating well, and exercising. Parents nowadays are often struggling to find the balance between making sure their children get...
by Miss Jaime | Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Seasonal, Sensory Processing
The “little” holiday gifts are sometimes the hardest to think of… Opening my stocking on Christmas morning was one of my favorite parts of the holiday. My mom always stuffed my stocking with little nail polishes, socks, and other tiny fun things, all...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Sensory Processing
Do Motor Skills and Positioning impact Table Manners? Absolutely! Many children have a little difficulty with “table etiquette.” Every family is different, and different cultures have different expectations of how a child should behave at the table. But,...
