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Get Back to Routine with These Helpful Resources

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:30:48 +0000

Summer vacation is coming to a close and the kids are heading back to school! Due to vacations, sleepovers, and the unstructured nature of no school, daily routines are often disrupted over the summer months. A consistent daily routine for kids is critical to them learning responsibility, time management, and so they get a good sleep. […]

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The A to Z of OT: H is For… Handwriting Help

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:30:20 +0000

One of the main reasons that parents seek Occupational Therapy services for their children arises from problems with printing and handwriting. Although once taught in schools, the learning of this basic and essential skill is no longer part of curriculums. While many children quickly take to printing, many have difficulties. When difficulties arise, an Occupational […]

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Surviving September: Back to School and Beyond

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:30:41 +0000

Back to school is just a few weeks away. Check out our helpful infographic aimed at giving parents, teachers, and even kids some proactive strategies they can use to manage this transition as smoothly, productively, and as positively as possible.

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How to Grow Responsible, Independent Children

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:00:38 +0000

When it comes to responsibilities for kids at home many things have changed since I was a kid. When my generation was growing up most kids learned to cook, clean, tidy up after themselves, manage their own schedules and more. Today, many kids are living in the “age of entitlement” where very few responsibilities fall on them, and […]

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Summer Reading Plan

Erin Ridpath — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:00:03 +0000

As mentioned in our post, Help Young Minds Stay Sharp this Summer, it can be difficult to keep children’s minds stimulated during the summer months and often many children suffer summer brain drain. One of the best ways to put a plug on this drain is to encourage regular reading. Encourage your child to set a […]

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Help Young Minds Stay Sharp this Summer

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:00:42 +0000

It’s that time again… The report cards are done, the bell has rung, and summer vacation is upon us! Summer is a time for camps, vacations, trips, cottaging and so much more. But with all the fun in store, where do they fit in time to learn? How do we as parents make sure our kids […]

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Preventing Injury on the Playground

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00:23 +0000

Remember this as a kid? Hanging on for dear life as someone would try to spin you so fast you would become sick or fly off at record speeds. I can only imagine the injury rates that prompted the removal of these from playgrounds. As parents, we all have a different “danger zone” with our […]

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Swimming Safety 101

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:00:23 +0000

In celebration of summer, I wanted to share an infographic on pool safety. These helpful tips and tools are good things to review and consider, ensuring you, your friends and loved ones are safe and enjoy some fun in the sun this summer!

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A Guide To Toys For All Children

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:00:44 +0000

Toys R Us has published a handy guide for selecting and purchasing toys for children with differing abilities. The guide recognizes that each child is unique, and has a different set of abilities, and therefore makes suggestions based on which type of skill you are looking to build. The guide also features safety tips and […]

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Christmas Gifts That Are OT Approved!

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) If you’re a keen and organized shopper, I’m sure you have the majority of your holiday gifts already purchased, and if you’re anything like my Mother had everything done and wrapped in August! However, if you’re anything like my husband, you are waiting until the 24th […]

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