Toddler Development

Choosing safe and age-appropriate toys

OTHolly — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:31:08 +0000

Our little one’s safety is paramount. As a mom, I understand the constant need to protect our active babies and energetic toddlers. They may tend to run, jump, or kick, eager to explore and discover the world around them. During these exciting times, they may unknowingly put themselves at risk. As moms, we bear the …

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Brain Breaks vs. Sensory Safe Classrooms

OTHolly — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:19:32 +0000

With Sensory Processing Skills and their impact on children’s learning abilities being such a hot topic in Early Childhood Education, you may have wondered which is better for your classroom- Brain breaks or Sensory Safe Strategies? As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with children in various educational settings. Over …

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10 Best Bedtime Stories

OTHolly — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:15:25 +0000

As a mom and having worked with so many parents and kids, I know how influential a few minutes of reading quick bedtime stories can be. But not all bedtime stories are created equal, especially when it comes to the little years. So, from my experience, I’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best …

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Practicing Cutting With Scissors: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective

OTHolly — Thu, 25 May 2023 10:22:42 +0000

Practicing Cutting With Scissors: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I know how important practicing cutting with scissors is and how hard it is to do in a preschool setting. I’m often asked about activities to support scissor skill development in young children. Scissor skills are a vital component of fine …

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OT Picky Eaters

OTHolly — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:18:49 +0000

From Fear to Fun: OT for Picky Eaters As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I have seen my fair share of referrals for OT for picky eaters. Picky eating is a common concern that many parents struggle with, and it can be frustrating for both the parents and the child. However, I’ve found that there are …

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The Whole Brain Child Book Review

OTHolly — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:52:54 +0000

I reckon that the Whole-Brain Child is probably the most influential books in terms of parenting and Neuroscience in the last 10 years so I am excited to share my thoughts on this book. As a Pediatric Occupational therapist and Parent Educator, I find huge value in reading popular books, especially in integrating research into …

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Best Toddler Bike

OTHolly — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:13:17 +0000

What are the best toddler bikes? As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I have walked so many parents through choosing the right bike for their toddler as well as spent hours testing out different bikes in the preschool schoolyard. When it came to choosing the best toddler bikes for my own kids I also learned how …

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Are Toddler Balance Boards Worth It?

OTHolly — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:18:27 +0000

From the wobble to the bosu board, toddler balance boards seem to be the latest “must-have” for any playroom. But the question that most parents come back to is if a toddler balance board is worth it. Are these boards going to be used frequently by your child and how do balance boards benefit your …

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Toddler Language Milestones

OTHolly — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:26:15 +0000

Toddler Language milestones, you wouldn’t think of Skills to help your toddler become a better communicator By Kyla Ettinger, SLP and Founder of the SpeakEasy: Home Speech Therapy app Most parents get really excited about hearing their child’s first words – and rightly so, it’s an important milestone, and a sign that your child is …

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Practical life tools for toddlers

OTHolly — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:27:33 +0000

If you have ever researched anything to do with Montessori, you would have heard of Practical Life skills and activities for toddlers. Because the Montessori method is geared towards independence, it makes sense that part of play would involve equipping children with early skills for practical life. We often think that toddlers will only want …

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