As children get older and social interaction gets more complex, teaching kids how to set boundaries becomes even more important. Not only is it important for them to set boundaries for themselves, but also to learn to respect those of others. In order for children to understand and respect their own needs, while understanding the […]
The Hypocrisy in Parenting
The amount of times I hit the “forgot my password“ link in any given month is pretty impressive to say the least. If I change the Netflix password today, it would be a small miracle if I remember it tomorrow without looking at one of the many Post-it notes scattered around the junk drawer in […]
Be a Coach, Not a Referee
I’ve sat through many trainings throughout my life, some of them useful, some of them not. While in trainings I found to be beneficial, sometimes the information sticks and I end of using it in the work I do without even thinking about it, while sometimes the information sticks because it turned on a light […]
Sensory Dysregulation in Children
Sensory dysfunction in children is increasing in awareness. For a while, sensory was not acknowledged or understood, instead it was seen as behavior problems. There are three types of sensory issues; a chlld can be sensory seeking sensory craving), sensory avoiding (sensory over responsive), sensory challenged ( sensory under responsive) or a combination of all […]