Life’s had a lot to teach us this year. It’s ok if you feel tired! We’ve had to change our habits and routines, and pivot to new ways of doing things with safety in mind. It’s helped me to slow down and be grateful for the most basic necessities: health, shelter, sustenance, family connections, and… (read more)
Our emotional regulation has been put to the test as we are all staying home and changing our routines. Here are some helpful tips to help support your child’s social-emotional skills during this challenging time: Keep things consistent. Aim to follow a regular schedule, keeping mealtimes and bedtimes as consistent as possible. Prepare for change…. (read more)
Our recent post with a social story and video to help kids wear masks has been so popular, we decided to take the tips that Christina shared in that post and make them into a single, downloadable page for sharing. Click on the image below to download a pdf, and stay safe out there! Make… (read more)
We’re happy to report that since re-opening the clinic for in-person visits in July, things are working out just fine. Honestly, that’s a little scary to say since 2020 has been the kind of year that kicks you in the belly right after you say things are going great. So, we’re going to keep it… (read more)
After 15 years in business, we have developed lots of great traditions around here. Many of our traditions are centered around coming together to celebrate or to learn, and as we all know, that “coming together” bit looks a little different these days. Despite the challenges presented by the need for social distancing, carrying on… (read more)
There is a tendency in times of upheaval and challenge to look for the meaning behind the strife or at the very least a lesson to be learned. Challenges force us to stretch and grow and change whether we want to or not, and often prompt us to reflect on where we’ve been and contemplate… (read more)
This would be the time we start seeing the first day of school pictures on our friends’ timelines in a normal year. Oregon schools go back to school fairly late, compared to other states, so I’m often feeling a bit envious that other families are getting back to the wonderful structure and support of the… (read more)
Distance learning is now a reality for kids and parents across the country and that means a whole new ballgame for most families and educators. Even those of us who are seasoned telepractioners are having to learn a new skillset as we see kids in their homes rather than in school buildings. To that end,… (read more)
One of the most common things we’re hearing from parents right now is “My child won’t wear a mask!” We can all sympathize, especially when it’s hot outside. As adults we’re able to talk ourselves through it using reason and logic, but it can be extremely tough to convince some kids, especially those with sensory and… (read more)
There’s a lot to be said for flexible thinking in the times we are living in. Not only do we work on it with our clinic friends, we embrace and live it. On Tuesday, June 14 we re-opened our clinic doors after months of only providing online therapy. Like much of the world, our staff… (read more)