Sleep and how it affects development from infancy to adolescence is a topic that fascinates sleep researchers. Good sleep habits...
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Anti-Racism Resources and Conversations with Kids
Anti-racism resources and conversations with kids has been a hot topic during the past several weeks. The occupational therapists at AZ+A...
Preparing for Back to School during “Cautious” Summer Fun
Preparing for back to school!?! Why are we bringing this up NOW when we’ve only just begun to enjoy a little summer...
Online Occupational Therapy – Surprising News for Parents & OTs
Online occupational therapy is no longer a futuristic concept. As with many other things, (working from home, virtual classrooms, curbside...
Are Your Kids Having Too Much Screen Time?
It‘s difficult to monitor screen time anytime but especially tough during a pandemic. Online learning, teletherapy, and normal video games...
How to Sign Up for Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Telehealth for Pediatric Occupational Therapy AZ+A is committed to supporting families during the COVID19 pandemic. We continue to see clients...
Rewards & Consequences: More Harm than Good?
A system of rewards and consequences is the go-to model many adults use to keep children motivated to behave. It’s...
Outdoor Play = Healthy & Happy Kids! C’mon, let’s go ☀️
Outdoor play is an important component of child development. Letting kids be kids and allowing them the rite of passage...
Teens and the Social Media Trap
Social media. We may love it or loathe it (sometimes both), but it’s here to stay. While it’s great for...
Take Parenthood Further with Self-Regulation
Emotional regulation is not an innate skill. None of us are born with the ability to recognize, monitor, and adapt...
Stress-Free Holidays – It’s a Happy Goal!
Dreaming of a stress-free December? So are we! Adults often think the holiday season is stressful but it can be...
The Effects of Childhood Anxiety
Childhood anxiety is sneaky. It rarely presents itself in obvious ways, in children or in adults. Challenging behavior, difficulty with...