Twenty years ago when my daughter was in pre-school and kindergarten, her teachers repeatedly told us that her severe shyness...
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Parenting Strategies to Help Children Fight Fears and Overcome Anxiety
One of the key components of therapy provided at Amy Zier and Associates is parent-inclusion. We have always believed that...
Playtime Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away – The Art of Playful Parenting
As occupational therapists who specialize in play-based therapy, we couldn’t agree more with the findings discussed in THIS tremendous report on...
Sun’s Out Fun’s Out – The Benefit of Outdoor Play
With warmer weather showing its pretty face, it’s a natural time to get kids outside to play – and according...
Self-Regulation in Kids – Are we asking for too much, too soon?
Change is a tricky word, especially when used in context to “changing” how others self-regulate their behavior. Whether it is...
Reading + Outdoor Adventures = Fun Opportunities to Redirect Behavior
Reading is not just about keeping kids occupied – it’s also a way to spark creative activities that support emotional...
When Failure is a Gift: The Key to Building Resilient Children
No one like to see their children fail. It’s our nature to protect kiddos from unpleasantness, so we’re quick to...
Left, Right or Both? Brain Development Explained
As occupational therapists and parents, brain development in early childhood fascinates us. Watching children interact with others, their environment, processes...
Are Your Kids Experiencing Shutdowns, Silliness, Extra Movement or Anger? Read these 3 Ways to Avoid Overstimulation in Kids
Overstimulation occurs when an abundance of stimuli is beyond the child’s processing “threshold” and causes confusion and/or anxiety. It’s the feeling some of...
Coping Skills for Stressed Out Gen Z and Gen Alpha Kids
A recent article in Psychology Today states that Gen Z need coping skills for cultural and historical stressors. Before we...
The Greatest Gift for Kids is Your Presence
An unexpected gift idea for your kids and yourself this holiday season is to find time to do nothing, expectation...
Jingle All the Way to a Connected Holiday
The hustle and bustle of the overstimulating holiday season is quickly approaching! Hanukkah is currently being celebrated and the countdown...