OT4HOPEOct 25, 20212 minBe StillThis is a tough request. This request is not for our kiddos but for ourselves as parents/caregivers. Having a child or children who...
OT4HOPEJul 25, 20203 minGiving a YES"Yes." I say as I sit on the kitchen floor with piles of papers, crafts, crayons, school supplies and chaos surrounding me. I'm...
OT4HOPEJun 16, 20203 minPoky Processing"It's time to go, put on your shoes." "Buddy, I need you to put on your shoes." Do you feel like you are repeating yourself constantly...
OT4HOPEApr 28, 20202 minA day in AprilTruth telling time. Today, knowing all that I know about trauma, I lost it on my 6 year old. I screamed at him and pointed my finger at...
OT4HOPEApr 1, 20202 minWho's Dysregulated?In our "normal" day to day life we all experienced dysregulation but most of us as parents/caregivers were able to regulate ourselves and...
OT4HOPEFeb 6, 20202 min"My TREE" So, it's February. Here in the great state of Ohio, more specifically Cincinnati, that means a lot of WET weather and not much sunshine....
OT4HOPEJan 16, 20202 minPLAYI love to play. I guess that's why I have worked with kiddos for so long. I like to be in it with them and as an occupational therapist...
OT4HOPEJan 4, 20201 minBack on TrackIt's a new year and the holidays are over....So whether you're kiddos are headed back to school or your just looking forward to getting...