How is helping an injury different between kids and adults? Recently we had a client ask, “Is it easier to help kids, or adults?” My answer, “It depends.” We recently explored this question related to surgical recovery. However, injuries are a more common event at all ages so let’s explore the differences between helping adults…
Recently we had a client ask, “Is it easier to help kids, or adults?” My answer, “It depends.” Why? It depends on what event derailed the movement and regulation continuum, and when in time the derailment happened. Like the trains our children play with, a train on tracks is a useful metaphor to explain this…
Virtual session for your kids: What does it look like? From a mom from Southern California- “Charles has made so much improvement- so grateful for your help. He was so much more regulated after the session and he’s jumping for the first time! Those are the major noticeable changes – but I can go on…
Why should you consider a Virtual Bridging® Session? There are several reasons why you might want to give a virtual session a try. Distance: You literally can not get to our office because you are geographically distant. Schedules: The ever-changing hybrid schedule with school doesn’t allow you enough time to plan for a visit to…
Taking a lesson from our kids As parents we are so busy trying to hold it all together. We worry about our parents, our children, our friends, our jobs, the animals, etc. It’s. So. Overwhelming! Part of the pity party referenced in our last post might include acknowledging what we are missing. I thought this…
It’s OK not to be OK Transitions are hard! Every year we hear of families going through the stress of back to school. For some, the addition of the daily structure is a godsend. For others, the rigidity of the school day is a nightmare to navigate. This year brings much of the same but…
Maybe your child knows what works best for them It’s already started. You set up the perfect virtual school space so they can focus. But your child just won’t sit properly. They prefer to sit on their knees, sit cross legged, sit on the floor, slouch on their bed, or half stand. Now what? Don’t…
Concentration challenges? Five reasons why behavior may not be to blame You’ve put your best foot forward for the start to an unusual school year. You’ve done all you can to sort through so many emails to put together the daily school schedule. You’ve set up a school work space with laptop or iPad, chair, and…
School focus challenging? Or is it really a fine motor challenge? Beyond all the environmental and logistical challenges related to returning to school, some more fundamental challenges can also add to your child’s frustrations — focus and fine motor skills. Does your child seem lazy or resistant to doing their work? There is often more…
Sobbing or acting out? Growth may be the culprit The sun, warmth, and outdoors are the perfect catalysts for growth in your children. With that growth comes two common challenges to being a parent — pain and dis-regulation. As a parent, there is nothing more heart breaking to have a sobbing child in the middle…