5 Benefits of Musical Toys for Your Baby: How Music Supports Early Development
As an occupational therapist, I use music and rhythm every week to support kids' development and it works just as well at home. Here are 5 ways musical toys support your baby's brain, body, and emotions, plus why wooden instruments are my top pick over plastic or electronic ones.
Why Play Doesn't Need Rules
The Power of Open-Ended Play and Why Your Child Keeps Getting Bored with Their Toys Picture this: it's a Saturday morning, the playroom is overflowing with toys, and your child...
Is it a tantrum or sensory overload? Here's hoe to tell the difference.
Not every meltdown is a tantrum and not every tantrum is sensory overload. Paediatric OT Ezette shares the 5 clues she uses in practice to tell the difference, and why responding correctly changes everything.
Toddler meltdowns that “Come out of nowhere” - an OT explains what's actually happening.
Every toddler has big moments. But how do you know when it’s a normal tantrum or something more? Paediatric OT Ezette breaks down what’s really happening in your toddler’s nervous system, and what actually helps.