Whole Kids Therapy

08/15/2023

It's back to school time, let's celebrate learning!

Many children feel as though they should be able to master concepts quickly. It’s fine when this happens, but for most children and adults, we must put in the time, energy, and effort to learn new skills.
As a sports fan, I love pointing out that even start athletes need to practice when they’re not playing, and don’t always hit the basket, score the goal, or hit the home run.
Musicians, artists, professionals of all fields take time to master their craft and are always learning.
Let us all reinforce for children of all ages that the learning process is to be celebrated rather than rushed through

08/04/2023

One result we've seen post-Covid is that many children aren't sure how to get to know their peers. Our colleague took a simple Jenga set, applied stickers with numbers and developed a list of questions that went with the numbers. As game pieces are pulled out, players take turns answering the questions, and thus get to know each other. Some examples are "What superpower would you like to have?" "Would you rather be an ant or a whale?" and "Hot dogs, hamburgers or neither?" It's a fun, simple way for people of all ages to connect.

02/08/2023

Parents may wonder when their child will begin to pull on their shirt or don shoes and socks with independence. The ability to dress one’s self with independence requires the development of many fine motor skills.

This resource covers how to help kids become independent with self-dressing and self-care skills so they can complete everyday tasks.

02/06/2023

Check out this list of the five most common learning disabilities, their presentations, and common ways to manage them

Discover signs of the five most common learning disabilities and how to manage them.

02/04/2023

There are so many books about child development but what do you really need to know when it comes to raising your child?

There are so many books about child development but what do you really need to know when it comes to raising your child? In this video, me and Vicki will be ...

02/03/2023

No two ways about it. For many children learning new things can be difficult, frustrating and....well.....just no FUN. To help here are 5 of my favorite tricks and techniques for any age that help to capture attention, build motivation and find the fun every time.

01/30/2023

This simple and silly activity provides excellent opportunities for young learners to develop a range of motor and visual perceptual skills (It also works really well in teletherapy or home learning) 😁

This simple and silly activity provides excellent opportunities for young learners to develop a range of motor and visual perceptual skills (It also works re...

01/28/2023

What are gross motor skills? What are fine motor skills? What are the differences between gross motor skills and fine motor skills? Watch this video for a full break down and ways to improve these skills.

What are gross motor skills? What are fine motor skills? What are the differences between gross motor skills and fine motor skills? Watch this video for a fu...

01/26/2023

Life Coach Tami Green weighs in on the number one skill parents should teach their kids: problem solving. She offers five tips and tricks parents can do everyday to help their children become better problem solvers for life.

Here are five simple actions parents can take everyday to help their children become better problem solvers for life.

01/22/2023

Any parent knows the impending sense of dread that starts to rise as children throw themselves down ready for what is likely to be the next major meltdown. Little people learning how to navigate big feelings can get to the best of us. As you try and counteract the inevitable explosion, consider the following list of eight calming phrases to say to your child when they are having a meltdown.

Tantrums are frustrating for all of us and we have to work not to jump in and solve the problem or express our displeasure with their display of emotion. Here are eight calming phrases to help your child come out of a tantrum or meltdown.

01/20/2023

If you’re concerned that your child’s issues with food go beyond normal picky eating, here are some of the top signs that you have a more serious problem on your hands:

It’s incredibly common for young children to be picky eaters. However, the following signs can indicate an issue that requires pediatric feeding therapy.

01/16/2023

Autistic children can learn to pay attention, and they can get better at it with practice. These ideas and strategies can help you build your child’s skills for paying attention:

Here are five strategies to help autistic children with paying attention: interesting activities, effective instructions, talk, modelling and transitions.