by Melissa Collier | Jun 16, 2025 | DIR/Floortime, For Parents/Caregivers
By Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L When your baby reaches for a toy, rolls over, or takes those first wobbly steps, it is building its brain-body connection through experience. Motor milestones, such as crawling, cruising, and walking, are a window into your child’s...
by Melissa Collier | May 27, 2025 | DIR/Floortime, For Parents/Caregivers
DIR/Floortime-Informed Insights for Parents of Babies and Toddlers By Katy Barnes, OTD, OTR/L Hello and welcome! My name is Katy Barnes, and I am an occupational therapist and parent. I’m passionate about empowering families who are tired of being told to “wait...
by Melissa Collier | Apr 28, 2025 | For Parents/Caregivers, Having Fun/Engaging
What an incredible weekend we had at KIPP Omaha! Families from the Omaha community gathered to engage in fun and enriching activities centered around sensory exploration. From our interactive water play stations to the calming creativity of sensory jars and vibrant...
by Melissa Collier | Dec 22, 2024 | For Parents/Caregivers
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, kids can become overwhelmed, reactive, and dysregulated. Despite all the fun activities and people to see, the holidays can be just as chaotic for kids as for adults. Knowing when your child has “had enough” is more...
by Melissa Collier | Dec 22, 2024 | For Parents/Caregivers
Building a stronger bond during the challenging teenage years can lead to more meaningful connections during these critical years and into adulthood. Is talking with your teen more like a debate class than an actual conversation? Communication can become challenging,...
