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5 belly breath exercises for kids

3/28/2020

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Let's say it is dark out, and your protective male Bouvier Des Flandres is looking out the front window and barking. Barking loudly, deeply, and won't stop. Your child becomes very nervous and stressed. She starts to have shallow breaths, her heart rate increases, she gets clammy hands. What should you do?

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floor time tips for baby

3/19/2020

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The moment a baby is born, she starts learning. And much of her learning is through movement. She learns that the movement of her head takes her eyes to mom's face; she learns that moving her mouth makes a smile, and that mom's mouth moves and makes a smile back; she learns that she has hands that can hit things, and feet that can go in her mouth. Free play and movement on the floor is what nurtures this learning.

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how to help manage and prevent anxiety in your children

3/13/2020

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Worries, fear, clammy hands, racing heart beat, sweating. We all experience those things at some point, right? Those are symptoms of anxiety, our body's natural response to stress. To a certain extent, a feeling of anxiety is actually a protective adaptive response that helps keep us safe. However, it is only protective if it's temporary. So, when is it cause for concern? Let's find out.

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10 ways to teach your child impulse control

2/28/2020

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One of the most common concerns parents share with me is their child's difficulty with resisting temptations and acting without thinking. It is totally normal to see some impulsivity in young children. Impulse control can be a tough skill to master for many kids, especially those who are exuberant. Here are some quick thoughts to help you and your spirited child practice and master impulse control.

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transforming toddler tantrums

2/27/2020

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Do you know a toddler who has big feelings? As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have met quite a few. Though tantrums are often uncomfortable for everyone (the parent, the passerby, the dog) other than the child, they are a very normal part of child development. And also an opportunity to build attachment, and teach your child skills.

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15 things most people don't know about me

2/10/2020

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​Veering away from the typical educational post, and getting a little goofy today! Here are 15 things you probably don't need to know about me, but might find amusing...


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6 quick tips for feeding your picky eater

10/2/2019

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Is your kiddo scared of broccoli? Or fearful of anything that is not white? Do you have power struggles at the dinner table? Children can become picky eaters for a variety of reasons, including typical development as they become more independent, sensory sensitivities, anatomy (like tongue-tie), neurological problems, or simply modeling their parents' fussy eating habits. Regardless of the cause, here are a few things you can do...


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10 lessons from "The Good Gut"

7/27/2019

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​If you eat, I recommend you read this post, or this book! Authors Justin and Erica Sonnenburg of Stanford University explore the role the microbiota has in determining whether we are healthy or sick, fit or obese, happy or sad. Read on for 10 things I learned and think you should know so that we can all take better care of ourselves and our children.


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how to build indoor obstacle courses out of ordinary objects

6/25/2019

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You don’t need any special equipment, just a fresh way of looking at ordinary household objects with an eye for how they can promote sensory processing. Read on for your 5 step guide!

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5 mindfulness exercises to do with your kids

5/8/2019

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​A regular mindfulness practice has been found to help reduce attention problems, improve mental health and wellbeing, strengthen impulse control, alleviate stress, and enhance social-emotional resiliency. Here are some simple exercises you can do at home with your child to promote their happiness and overall well-being...


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    Austen is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience in schools, early intervention, and private clinic settings. She now runs her own private practice in Portland, OR specializing in movement based learning techniques. This blog's mission is to educate and empower parents and children by sharing insights into the complexities of learning and development.

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