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From Concept to Playtime: 5 Reasons OT Consultants Are Game-Changers for Educational Toy Startups
Introduction: Creating a brand and a business for children’s products can be a daunting task. It takes a unique combination of...
calli studebaker
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Ikea Play Kitchen - Functional Kitchen Hack to Build Early Independence in Toddlers
One of the BIGGEST pieces of advice that I can offer to all parents wanting to increase their child’s independence is to create...
calli studebaker
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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The Kindergarten Readiness Checklist: What Every Parent Should Know
What is Kindergarten readiness? Being prepared for kindergarten means your child has certain developmental skills but not necessarily...
calli studebaker
Jan 21, 20244 min read
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Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home for Kindergarten Success
Introduction: If you are familiar with occupational therapy you may have heard of the term “sensory diet.” While I believe a scheduled...
calli studebaker
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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Understanding Pencil Grasp Developmental Milestones: A Guide for Parents
Introduction Is his grasp okay? How should they hold a pencil? Do I hold it correctly? He seems to hold a pencil too tightly, what should...
calli studebaker
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Play and Development: Occupational Therapy Tips
Introduction: Play has varying definitions but at its root play should be intrinsically motivated, result in joy, and have no extrinsic...
calli studebaker
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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My Why: Journey to owning my business
Introduction If you are reading this then you have found my tiny place in this virtual world and I am deeply honored by that. You could...
calli studebaker
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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What is Interoception and How Does it Relate to Emotional Regulation?
Introduction Interoception plays a vital role in children’s overall development, influencing emotional responses, independence, social...
calli studebaker
Nov 12, 20233 min read
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Empowering Your Child: Tips on Building Self-Confidence From an Early Age
Parenthood is such a privilege and it's essential to guide our little ones with care and consideration. Encouraging them to embrace...
calli studebaker
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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The Power of Play-Based Learning in Child Development
Introduction: Play-based learning is an approach to therapy that utilizes the child’s interests to achieve therapeutic goals. Therapists...
calli studebaker
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Gross Motor Vs Fine Motor Skills
Motor skills are related to the movement and coordination of the muscles in our body. Fine motor skills often require the coordination of...
calli studebaker
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Back to School Series
With the school year in full swing, we have compiled four strategies to support this season of change and growth in your children. The...
calli studebaker
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
One of the most important skills in a child’s life is learning how to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s) independently. A child’s...
calli studebaker
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Infant to 12 month: Social Emotional Development
There are many developmental milestones children will go through in their life. Some of the milestones parents are familiar with are...
calli studebaker
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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2022 Book Review: recommendations from a pediatric occupational therapist
Book Reviews Raising Good Humans This is a book I sought out for parenting advice for myself with my toddler. I found myself getting...
calli studebaker
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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How To Create a Calming Space For Your Child
Having a designated area, corner, or small space in your home for your child to retreat to might be an ideal way for them to...
calli studebaker
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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After School Routines
When children come home from school, they may have a hard time regulating their bodies and need strategies to receive specific sensory...
calli studebaker
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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Building your child’s independence for the school-year
With the school year quickly approaching you might be thinking about how you can help your child be more independent with certain tasks....
calli studebaker
Aug 10, 20223 min read
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Why is Handwriting Important?
Introduction Children learn skills in a typical sequence in order to be efficient and effective in that skill. For example, in...
calli studebaker
May 5, 20223 min read
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Dressing Skills Development
Intro Do you feel rushed to get your kids ready in the morning and wish they could do some of it on their own? Promoting independence...
calli studebaker
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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