by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers, Sensory Processing
Potty training can be a challenge for parents, but it’s also an important part of childhood development. The normal struggle can be even more difficult when there are sensory processing issues. Recognizing that they need to go, wearing big girl or big boy...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Today’s Idea: Use two different color pipe cleaners taped to a table to teach your child how to tie a bow. I’ve taught hundreds of children how to tie. One of the most difficult and frustrating things about tying is that children have to keep both hands on...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills
Back in the olden days, my parents had to walk to school 2 miles each way. Barefoot. Uphill. And they had to walk home for lunch, too. Motor skill development wasn’t such a problem back then. As a child, I never questioned how it was possible that it was...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills
“Promoting fine motor skills at the playground” is part of a year-long blog hop called Functional Skills for Kids. Each month, I will be working with other pediatric OTs and PTs to post on different developmental topics that impact functional skills for...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Other
“Get Dressed!” How to Modify Your Child’s Dressing Routine is part of a year-long blog hop called Functional Skills for Kids. Each month, I will be working with other pediatric OTs and PTs to post on different developmental topics that impact...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Other, Sensory Processing
*This post contains affiliate links This month’s topic in the “Functional Skills for Kids” blog hop is PLAY, so check out the landing page for the rest of our posts and information on all things related to play skills! What is play? Play is defined...
