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 | Nov 19, 2018 | For Parents/Caregivers
The never-ending stream of headlines, articles and ads promoting the latest and greatest “must-haves” and “must-do“ activities makes sensory overload nearly impossible to avoid.
by Melissa Collier | Oct 31, 2018 | For Parents/Caregivers
Whether you are parenting preschoolers or high-schoolers, times of transition offer big challenges; starting a new school year, making new friends, losing a family member, moving, etc. Any disruption to their lives, risks disrupting their ability to stay focused,...
by Melissa Collier | Oct 18, 2018 | For Educators, For Parents/Caregivers
Emotional regulation is a challenge parents, teachers and occupational therapists face when working with children of all ages. While it’s easier to believe that kids will outgrow their meltdowns and tantrums, for many this behavior follows them as they grow and...
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...
by Melissa Collier | Sep 6, 2018 | Science/Research
Teaching kids to make good decisions is a challange as old as time. Raising young men and women who think through the choices they make and weigh the pros and cons before acting – nope, nothing new to see here, folks. Parents have been doing that forevs –...
by Melissa Collier | Aug 13, 2018 | For Parents/Caregivers, For Educators
Back to school season has hit and everywhere you turn, there are ads with images of excited children and teens. Smiling, confident and happy – seemingly ready to tackle yet another year without a care in the world. In reality, back-to-school anxiety and fear faces...
by Melissa Collier | Aug 5, 2018 | Inspirational
Truly listening, watching as they interact with one another and their surroundings, and helping them react positively to what they find are a few of the things that make working with children a joy. The Mister Rogers’ Neighbor documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor...
by admin | Aug 4, 2017 | For Parents/Caregivers, For Educators
Whether an autism diagnosis is new or a parent is already several years into the journey with their child, autism can be a challenging condition to understand and live with. According to the National Autism Association, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68...
by admin | Oct 18, 2016 | For Parents/Caregivers
For some time now I’ve been telling parents and educators that there’s no such thing as a bad kid. It’s a point that everyone seems to instantly get. But aren’t there some children who are at a much higher risk of becoming a bad kid? Children that are a “handful” from...
