Kids Master Skills BLOG

Jun 27, 20191 min read

A Day in the Life in Acute Rehab

Sharing this inspirational video of an OT who works with people in acute rehab, guiding patients back to their lives after stroke, brain...

Jun 27, 20191 min read

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) enables a person to maintain or recover their ability to take part in occupations or meaningful activities....

Jan 31, 20192 min read

Is There a Link Between Math and Movement?

Everyone knows that children like to move! Activities like jumping, running, and spinning come to mind. Often, these movements seem more...

Dec 31, 20185 min read

When Kids Can't Sit Still: 5 Reasons and 5 Solutions

They're up. They're down. They're lying on their tummies, their sides, and their backs at circle time when they're supposed to be...

Oct 17, 20182 min read

6 Ideas to Help Kids Who Feel Anxious at Halloween

Halloween and its ghosts and witches and goblins in an exciting time for many. But others, kids and adults included, can't wait for this...

Sep 19, 20184 min read

Time Management: Top 5 Tips for Kids of All Ages!

The Challenge: With the new school year upon us, children (and parents and teachers) face many changes in their schedules. At home:...

Sep 19, 20183 min read

Add Fine Motor Skills to a Child's Morning Routine - at School or at Home!

Mastering a skill never happens overnight. Whether a child is trying to bounce a basketball or learn to recognize letters, these...

Aug 1, 20183 min read

Improve Pencil Grasp with these 3 Daily Activities!

The Challenge: As a pediatric OT, the number one question I'm asked is this: "How can I help a child develop a proper pencil grasp?" In...

Jul 15, 20184 min read

5 Fine Motor Activities: Summertime Garden!

Summer is a wonderful time to work on fine motor skills! Kids strengthen their hands at the park, playing on playground equipment. A trip...

May 17, 20182 min read

Research Round-Up: Visual Perception and Handwriting

THE QUESTION: How can we improve handwriting that's not exactly legible? Some ideas include the following: * Address Fine Motor Skills *...

Jan 16, 20183 min read

Research Round-Up: A look at children's fine motor skills in 2018.

The Question: What does current research reveal about kids' fine motor skills in today's world? Nowadays, younger and younger children...