empathy, The Occuplaytional Therapist

Easy For Yourself

March 27, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist 0

This Tumblr post feels so much like the exact heart of occupational therapy. And maybe that’s why I feel like it overlaps so hard with my parenting style…because I’m also on a mission to just […]

Reframes

February 14, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

On my Facebook page, I asked adults to share something that their child had been doing that was frustrating or upsetting to them. I then invited people in the comments (myself included) to respond, from […]

When You “Have” To

February 5, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

I shared a post about parents asking “How do I get my child to…” and trying to get away from that language, which isn’t helpful for understanding what is going on for the child that […]

Kids Don’t Want To Hear Your But

February 1, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

At home… “I want Dad.” “I know.” But Dad needed to take a break for a little while, so I’m going to play with you for right now. “I need a Band-Aid.” “I hear you, […]

Choices Are Hard

January 8, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

It’s “trendy” to offer your kid choices. 😉 It’s one of the easy, catchy, go-to parenting “tips and tricks” that I guarantee you’d see on almost any advice article, book, or even just talking to […]

Wouldn’t It Be More Fun…?

December 29, 2022 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

A few days ago, I was holding one of my children, who was distressed and melting down. We were sitting together on the couch while they sobbed, and then settled down, and then would remind […]

Dear Autism

December 29, 2022 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off

Dear Autism, You are the reason why my little boy gets passionately invested in particular things the way that he does. Ever since he was tiny it has always been this way, because of the […]