by Melissa Collier | Feb 26, 2020 | Having Fun/Engaging
Outdoor play is an important component of child development at all ages. From playing in the sandbox, riding bikes around the neighborhood to games of kickball were once rites of childhood passage. Currently, letting kids be kids and allowing them unstructured outdoor...
by Melissa Collier | May 31, 2019 | Having Fun/Engaging, For Parents/Caregivers
So much incredible advice and information to unpack from THIS terrific report about the importance of play! As occupational therapists who focus on play-based therapy techniques, we want to shout the findings of playful parenting revealed here from our rooftop. Maybe...
by Melissa Collier | May 15, 2019 | Having Fun/Engaging
Warmer weather is showing its pretty face, making it a natural time for outdoor play. According to Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children, outdoor play is exactly what kids of all...
by Melissa Collier | Apr 10, 2019 | Having Fun/Engaging
After a long winter, spring has officially sprung! By now, everyone wants to be active and outdoors, which is also a terrific way to redirect children’s behavior. After a cold winter inside, we probably all need to check our behaviors and attitudes. Fortunately, it...
by Melissa Collier | Dec 8, 2018 | Having Fun/Engaging
Like Frosty, all of us has our melting point. There is only so much holiday hustle and bustle we can take before we become susceptible to a meltdown. The overstimulation of the holiday season is especially difficult on children who struggle with emotional regulation...
by Melissa Collier | Oct 10, 2018 | For Parents/Caregivers, Having Fun/Engaging
It’s just a few weeks into school and for many parents, the phone calls from teachers have already begun. “Hoping” this year would be different is a strategy that rarely pays off. Do calls from your child’s teacher or school include language similar to any of the...
