by Debbie Hopper | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Encouragement
Goal-setting is the common theme of January as New Year’s resolutions are made. Things start out well at the beginning of the month, but by the end of the month, many of our grand plans have fallen in a heap and we give up on the idea of achieving our goals. So, what...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 26, 2022 | Back to School, Blog, Child Development, Fine Motor, Fine Motor Sensory Solutions
Left-handed people are the unseen minority in a right-handed world, with one study estimating that they make up only around 10% of the population. They are more likely to be male than female, and left-handedness occurs at a greater rate in twins than in the general...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 13, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
Hidden anxiety among children is surprisingly high, undoubtedly because it often masquerades as something else. And without understanding what they’re dealing with, the adults in a child’s life are often not equipped to handle it in the best way for the child. Anxiety...
by Debbie Hopper | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Encouragement
2021 is almost over. Big sigh of relief, anyone? While it has been a topsy-turvy year for most of us, we’ve also learned a lot along the way, done things differently, and perhaps readjusted some goals and plans. Now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to...
by Debbie Hopper | Nov 25, 2021 | Anxiety, Back to School, Blog, Child Development, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Technology anxiety is real amongst children and young people who face returning to the classroom after time spent in home learning during the lockdowns. During this time, most children have been learning online or through an increased amount of screen time rather than...
by Debbie Hopper | Nov 17, 2021 | Back to School, Blog, Encouragement, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
School closures have been frustrating and tedious for parents during the Covid lockdowns. They can happen with very little warning, creating family chaos, problems with work and other normal life activities, and causing anxiety for kids who don’t know what to expect....
