Brooke

As a parent of a soon-to-be kindergartener, you may be wondering what skills your child should practice in order to prepare for the academic challenges ahead of them. Kindergarten has become a more rigorous and demanding level of education in recent years, and children who are not adequately prepared may struggle. Luckily, there are many […]

As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to give your child the best chance at success. Kindergarten is an important step in the journey of any child’s life. Kindergarten is a crucial milestone in a child’s education, and it sets the foundation for their future academic success. There are many skills […]

Health screenings play an integral part in children’s development and well-being. The tests, checkups, and thorough screenings that students are given in school can help detect potential health problems and improve the overall health of every student.  Childhood health problems can eventually develop into chronic adult conditions. Trained school personnel conduct health screenings to identify potential […]

It is a life-changing moment when a parent learns their child has been diagnosed with autism. Suddenly, everything you thought you knew about your family changes. What do you do now? What’s the right thing to do as a parent? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and […]

When you’re a child, everything is difficult because everything is new.  Hopping on one foot, catching a ball, doing a somersault – any of these can be challenging when you’re four years old and still learning about how the world works. For children with disabilities or special needs, navigating the world is even more challenging, […]

If you are struggling to get your child to eat what is served on their plate every day, you may wonder if something is wrong. Most parents don’t realize that children are often picky eaters during their growth years.  Kids have a tendency to throw away food that they don’t like. While you may feel […]

Anyone who’s worked on an art project has experienced the joy of losing yourself in the experience and entering a flow state. Creating something uniquely yours can be very therapeutic, and this is what art therapy does. Creating art gives you a sense of accomplishment and an outlet for your inner feelings.  Indulging in different […]

Every parent wants their child to be happy and thriving. That’s why it’s so distressing when their children develop behavioral or emotional problems. And you may feel out of your depth or even wonder what’s the best course of action. Whether they’re disobedient, acting out, or becoming violent, there are moments when having a child […]

When shopping for toys for your little one, it’s important to keep gross motor skill development in mind. Gross motor skills are those which require whole body movement and which involve the large, core-stabilizing muscles of the body to perform everyday functions, such as walking, running, and sitting upright. Gross motor skills also include hand-eye […]

The 2021 holiday season is already upon us! Can you believe it? In a year that has been full of unexpected and challenging events, I think we could all use a little bit of the comfort and joy that comes with the holidays.  As an Occupational Therapist (OT) working in both clinic and community settings, […]

When it comes to giving a toy we have a lot of questions: Will it be useful to my kids? Will it promote positive values? Will it improve their learning and developmental ability? Depending on their age there are toys that are more adapted to their growth. The skills that a toy can teach are […]

As many students head back into the classrooms this fall, they face situations that looked and felt different before COVID all started. For many students younger and older wearing a mask, wondering about getting sick and worrying about loved ones with COVID could affect their mental and physical health.