10 tips to prepare parents for their child’s in-home evaluation
Last week I found myself in a unique situation. A very unique situation. I — a pediatric occupational therapist who enters families’ homes on a daily basis to conduct developmental evaluations and...
View ArticleMessy play with rainbow spaghetti!
Last weekend we celebrated our baby’s first birthday, and what better way to do it than with messy play?! Messy play is great because it gives kids a chance to: have fun explore and learn about various...
View ArticleFoods to help kids focus in school
It’s that time of year again. School is about to begin (or already has for some of you) and the kids are (about to be) out of the house for much of the day…Yippee! said all the parents. This means …...
View ArticleGuest Post for HGI Healthcare
Had the privilege of writing as a guest blogger for a company called HGI Healthcare the other day! They are a healthcare staffing company that provides job placements for registered nurses and...
View ArticleA Different Kind of Baby Gate
Have you seen this kind of baby gate before? We first saw something like this a few months ago when we were visiting a friend whose little one is just about the same age as our baby boy. We were …...
View ArticleGet Ready for Info on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
This weekend I had the distinct privilege of attending the 15th annual international symposium on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). It was held in my hometown of Sacramento, CA, and I was honored to...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie Scented Play Dough
November is here and there’s nothing like the smell of sweet pumpkin pie…in your child’s play dough! Pumpkin pie scented play dough is wonderful because it brings a whole other sensory dimension into...
View ArticleWhat is Therapeutic Listening ®?
This weekend I had the opportunity to further my professional development by obtaining training in a therapeutic program I’ve been wanting to use since before I was a therapist: THERAPEUTIC LISTENING...
View ArticleMama OT’s One Year Anniversary Giveaway!
{This giveaway is now closed} MamaOT.com turns one year old this month! It has been QUITE the year, filled with fun posts, new bloggie friends, and important real-life lessons learned along the way. I...
View ArticleOne simple trick to get a baby to let go of your hair
“Let go of my hair!” We’ve all said it. Whether your little one is a boy, girl, toddler, or infant, they have without a doubt grabbed your hair and refused to let go. I can speak from experience when I...
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