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A Successful Meltdown

March 10, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on A Successful Meltdown

(At the time of my writing this, my son was 3 years old.) Yesterday evening was the best meltdown we’ve had in a long time. How’s that for a starter sentence? This is an incredibly […]

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“Stop Crying”

March 7, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on “Stop Crying”

“Stop crying” was one of the most repeated things I heard in my childhood — definitely the most repeated “correction” I ever heard. I was constantly crying too much. And constantly in trouble for it. […]

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Survive.

February 21, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Survive.

One of the most asked questions that I ever get—both in comment form, and in email form. I finally took the time to really write out a very long post answering it. Q: How can […]

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Reframes

February 14, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Reframes

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 […]

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When You “Have” To

February 5, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on When You “Have” To

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 […]

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Kids Don’t Want To Hear Your But

February 1, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Kids Don’t Want To Hear Your But

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, […]

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Wouldn’t It Be More Fun…?

December 29, 2022 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Wouldn’t It Be More Fun…?

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 […]

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