Teaching Kids to Breathe – Simple Deep Breathing Activities for Kids
Deep breathing activities are an excellent way to help children regulate their emotions and manage stress. These simple yet…
Behavior & Emotional Support
Articles and resources on managing sensory-related behaviors, promoting emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress — For Parents of Neurodivergent Children
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for parents of neurodivergent children. Large family gatherings, the noises, smells, and…
Preventing Dysregulation – Proactive Strategies for Staying at Baseline
Welcome to the final installment of the “Back to Baseline” series! In Part Seven, we focus on proactive strategies…
How to Build the Ultimate “Back to Baseline” Toolkit for Emotional Regulation
Welcome to Part Six of the “Back to Baseline” series! In this installment, we focus on creating a personalized…
Co-Regulation and Behavior Supports for Getting Back to Baseline
Welcome to part five of our seven-part series, “Getting Back to Baseline.” In this article, we explore co-regulation and…
Sensory and Emotional Regulation Tools to Help Kids Get Back to Baseline
Welcome to part four of our seven-part series, “Getting Back to Baseline.” In part three, we talked about why…
Baseline Before Skill-Building: Why Regulation is Important
Imagine trying to focus on learning a new skill or solving a complex problem while feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or…
Understanding Dysregulation and How It Affects Kids
Welcome to part two of our seven-part series, “Getting Back to Baseline.” In the first article, we explored what…
Baseline Explained: The Foundation for Focus, Learning & Skill Building
Imagine trying to give a detailed presentation to a room full of colleagues immediately after running a marathon—your heart…
How Can an OT Help Your Child Develop Self-Advocacy Skills?
Self-advocacy is an important life skill that allows kids to understand and communicate their unique needs effectively with others….