Coming Soon: “One Thing” Thursday
I’m excited to announce the newest addition to the MamaOT blog!: “One Thing” Thursday Every Thursday, I will feature one quick tip that you can implement to help improve some aspect of your child’s...
View ArticleGet Ready for Info on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
This weekend I had the distinct privilege of attending the 15th annual international symposium on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). It was held in my hometown of Sacramento, CA, and I was honored to...
View ArticleWhy Kids Should Play with Baby Dolls (YES, even BOYS!)
This post has been written in collaboration with pediatric speech-language pathologist Katie Yeh (PlayingWithWords365) and clinical psychologist Laura Hutchison (PlayDrMom). Thank you for your...
View ArticleUse a Pullover Bib to Practice Pre-Dressing Skills
Yesterday morning my 17-month-old son was wearing a pullover bib (something I had never heard of until my mother-in-law gave us one) and, all of a sudden, he pulled it up and over his head just like...
View ArticleWhat is Therapeutic Listening ®?
This weekend I had the opportunity to further my professional development by obtaining training in a therapeutic program I’ve been wanting to use since before I was a therapist: THERAPEUTIC LISTENING...
View ArticleMama OT’s One Year Anniversary Giveaway!
{This giveaway is now closed} MamaOT.com turns one year old this month! It has been QUITE the year, filled with fun posts, new bloggie friends, and important real-life lessons learned along the way. I...
View ArticleHow to know if your child is ready for potty training
Don’t you secretly wish child-rearing came with a manual?! Like how to know when it’s time to start potty training? And how to actually go about teaching a tiny, impulsive human how to direct their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tips for Teaching Shoe Tying to Children with Motor Difficulties
Please welcome pediatric occupational therapist Corey Webb Stone, as she shares about how to teach shoe tying to kids who have difficulty using one arm or hand. . . . . . Tying your shoes can be a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy Tie Laces Help Kids Learn to Tie Their Shoes
Have you ever tried to teach kids to tie their shoes? It’s definitely not an easy skill to learn. Or to teach. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I help kids learn how to complete the skills they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your Guide to ARK Therapeutic’s Oral Motor and Feeding Tools
Today I have the exciting opportunity to share with you about oral motor and feeding tools from ARK Therapeutic! My goal with this post is to walk you through the basics of some of ARK’s most popular...
View Article
