Self-regulation is a vital skill needed to complete day-to-day tasks efficiently. But, the term is used so broadly and defined in so many ways that you can get confused on what it ACTUALLY is. Although we have talked about self-regulation in a previous post, let’s clarify what it is, what it isn’t, and everything in between.
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April is National Occupational Therapy Month and to celebrate, we’re going to throw back to our roots and share our very first blog post!
Check out What is Occupational Therapy (and How Can It Help My Child).
For the rest of the month, we will be posting new content on basic baby OT and sharing what you can do to keep your kids happy and rolling.
It’s great to be back!
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Last week, we covered the following:
Home stretch! On to the last 2 strategies.
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In Monday’s post, we discussed:
Now that we’re caught up, let’s move to the next three strategies.
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We’ve gotten this question quite a few times this past year, specifically from new dads who are unsure about what to do or how to play with their newborn.
To be honest, this is an interesting question to answer. For one, the definition of “fun” is completely subjective. Second, most “fun” activities we’re asked about depend on developmental skills that babies won’t acquire for months or even years. For example, you may not be able to toss your baby into the air safely until they develop good head and neck control (3 months). A child can’t properly throw a ball until they have appropriate trunk and shoulder stability (12-18 months), or catch a ball until they have appropriate hand-eye coordination, motor planning, and body/spatial awareness (2-3 years).
Perhaps a better question is:
How can I share similar interests with my baby?
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