Three Bears Therapy

01/11/2021

We had fun cooking over screens…. But it was great to all be together again trying new foods and cooking up some spooky treats!

10/06/2020

Love this thought for the day!

"If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them." -- Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sotomayor is the author of an empowering children's book about disability that celebrates the different abilities that make each of us unique for ages 4 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/just-ask

For an inspiring picture book about the value of being true to yourself regardless of what others think, we highly recommend "Spaghetti in A Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are" for ages 3 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/spaghetti-in-a-hot-dog-bun

For an excellent book for pre-teen girls on staying true to yourself even in the midst of social pressure, check out "A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True To Yourself In Changing Times," for ages 9 to 12 at https://www.amightygirl.com/drama-rumors-secrets

For a fantastic guide for teen girls that teaches them how to find their voice and understand its importance, we recommend "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 13 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide

And, to introduce children to this trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, we recommend the picture book "I Am Sonia Sotomayor" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/i-am-sonia-sotomayor), the early chapter book "When I Grow Up: Sonia Sotomayor" for ages 6 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-i-grow-up-sotomayor), and the illustrated biography “Who is Sonia Sotomayor?" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/who-is-sonia-sotomayor)

24/02/2020

🐻 CREATING CALM 🐻

As we head into week 4 of the school term the resilience stores may be getting low - for our little people and us! Circuit breakers to help with big emotions in small bodies can be super helpful.

These are some great ideas - do you have a go-to that works for you and your family?

Now that we're a few weeks into the school year, you may have noticed that the novelty of going to school each day is starting to wear off for your children.

The school day is full of structure, rules, new and challenging activities and interactions with teachers and peers. Children are expected to stay calm, follow instructions and maintain their concentration, so it's no wonder that many of us face the dreaded after school meltdown when they finally have a chance to let it all out at home.

We have some great tips for supporting children through after school meltdowns, as well as some simple strategies to better understand your child's feelings to try and prevent them from happening in the first place. Check it out here: https://www.learninglinks.org.au/how-to-help-children-through-an-after-school-meltdown/

13/02/2020

🐻🐻🐻 “As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen” - Pooh

Hope you all have a wonderful day, with your special people. At Three Bears Therapy we’ve been inspired to create 😍😍

14/01/2020

👉🏼 Holiday ideas: COOL + SMOKE FREE

I think we’re all feeling more than a little cooped up due to the heat and smoke these holidays, especially our little people who need to move their bodies and minds

Hope these ideas help inspire some activities at your home!

Have you had any winning moves that have been getting you through??

🐻 baking cookies and cupcake decorating (Yep - baby yoda cookies and galah cupcakes ! 😅)
🐻 craft from recycling,
🐻 giant colouring poster from local $2 shop - it’s been going for most of the hols!

28/12/2019

🐻Just sneaking in as I thought you might be experiencing that school holiday lull/limbo that has us searching for activities for the kids…
There are some great activities you can easily do at home on our Power Play Practice Activity sheet download – not only can they be done easily, but they can extend and continue progress you’ve been working on during your sessions in the year – hope they come in handy! 🐻

Check out and download the Three Bears Practice Power Play Activity Sheet and Record Chart - and keep building on skills from home

24/12/2019

🐻🐻🐻 From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄

Thank you for letting me join you on your family’s journey. Wishing you smiles, laughter and a whole lot of fun this holiday season

👏 Don't you just love some of the Christmas activities we did this year!

19/12/2019

🐻 Made it! 💪🏼

The rush to the end of the school term has been just that! I hope that you and yours have some relaxing down time (or maybe exciting times if that’s what you need 😅) planned.

Thank you to my amazing families for the beautiful Christmas gifts and wishes. Hope that you and your families enjoyed your Christmas cookies 😍

👉🏼 Don't forget: Three Bears Therapy will be CLOSED over the Christmas Period, from 19 December 2019 - 10 January 2020 inclusive.

This will not only give me the opportunity to deep-dive into the bliss of spending time with my family, but it also recognises that many of my families take this time off themselves. I also plan to create some exciting new resources and session activities (as well as ‘tidy’ up my OT cupboard! 😅)

‘Til the New Year!

26/08/2019

At Three Bears Therapy we love a good theme week and what a great time we all had celebrating Book Week- Reading is my secret power! Lots of superhero themed activities. Hope your little bears had as much fun dressing up as mine did.

26/06/2019

Sharing this great podcast from Maggie Dent - play is so important- even for grownups 😉

“When we as adults start to intervene in play and direct it, then it’s no longer actually play… the true value of play comes in that ability for children to be making decisions, to be calculating risk and measuring risk as they go… If they haven’t had that as a younger child, they are really quite lost in how to direct their own play so they spend a lot of their time in trying to seek direction from someone else.”

I was thrilled to chat with ‘former child’ and Director of the International Play Association Robyn Monro Miller for the latest episode of the ABC’s new podcast, Parental As Anything.

You can subscribe to the podcast via the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now at: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/parental-as-anything-with-maggie-dent/play-why-its-vital-for-kids/11215962

12/05/2019

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums I get to work with each day. Hope you enjoyed your chocolates and craft! I had a great day being spoiled by my Three Bears.

12/04/2019

Getting ready for some “eggciting” fun at Three Bears Therapy! 🐣