Have you notice your child withdrawing in social situations? Do they become quiet? Or, do they do the opposite and talk louder or over others? Perhaps they get frustrated when they feel like they aren’t being heard in a group setting? These are all signs that your child might be struggling with social skills and […]
READ MOREThe OT Role in Building Self-Esteem and a Growth Mindset
When children feel safe, supported, and understood, they’re greater equipped to explore their world, try new things, and grow. For children, developing a strong sense of who they are includes feeling proud of their identity, trusting in their abilities, and knowing that it’s okay to make mistakes along the way. This blog is going to […]
READ MORERigidity vs. Flexibility: Helping Kids Develop a Growth Mindset
Understanding Rigidity vs. Flexibility in Children Many children face challenges when it comes to adapting to new situations, changes in plans, or unexpected events. Rigidity, or the difficulty in adjusting to these changes, can be shown in different ways, such as not wanting to try new activities or getting frustrated when things don’t go as […]
READ MORE10 Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Regulation Skills in School-Aged Children
From birth to adolescence, children develop physically, socially and emotionally. When a child is in infancy or early childhood, it is developmentally appropriate to see a meltdown over a dropped ice cream or a broken toy. However, when children reach school age, parents and caregivers may feel overwhelmed when their child has frequent outbursts. It […]
READ MORECo-Regulation
You may have heard of the term ‘co-regulation’ before, but what exactly does it involve? Co-regulation is an essential tool to foster the development of self-regulation skills in children and young adults. Children experience emotions like anger, frustration, and stress, and co-regulation provides a safe and supportive environment for them to handle these intense feelings, […]
READ MOREEffective Home Strategies to Manage Arousal Levels in Children
Children are often faced with big feelings or tough emotions which they may need support to navigate. As Occupational Therapists, we consider the Window of Tolerance and we can use this concept to understand a child’s state of arousal and how to support their self-regulation. The Window of Tolerance was originally introduced by Dr Dan […]
READ MORESocial Interaction in Play Milestones: What You Need to Know
Play is crucial component of a child’s development. It helps them develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. As an occupational therapy clinic, we understand the importance of play in a child’s life. In this blog, we’ll discuss social interaction in play milestones and what you need to know. From birth to age seven, children […]
READ MOREHow to develop your child’s self-regulation skills with the Alert Program®
If your child struggles with self-regulation awareness, the Alert Program® could be a wonderful tool to use to help them recognise their emotions and take the steps to regulate. Everyday children experience a range of emotions as they go to school, see their friends, and complete their daily tasks. Certain events may heighten a child’s […]
READ MORE8 Ways To Build Your Child’s Confidence
Why is confidence important? Confidence allows us to feel ready for life’s experiences, whether they are new, challenging or routine. Feeling confident allows us to give things a go, use our skills to overcome challenges, and feel secure. For children, having confidence allows them to go out into the world and engage in opportunities that […]
READ MOREHow to write a social story
Social Stories™ (Gray, 1990) are individualised, short and effective stories that teach kids new skills, prepare them for a change or transition, and/or support them to change their behaviour. Social stories can be used for many reasons and across a variety of ages and abilities. For example, they can be used for; building independence in […]
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