by Debbie Hopper | Mar 10, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Encouragement
Unless you refuse to partake of any form of media, it’s impossible to miss mentions of the war in Ukraine. The TV is constantly bombarding us with images of the conflict, and we see people just like us being forced to flee with their children and pets into a very...
by Debbie Hopper | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Encouragement
Goal-setting is the common theme of January as New Year’s resolutions are made. Things start out well at the beginning of the month, but by the end of the month, many of our grand plans have fallen in a heap and we give up on the idea of achieving our goals. So, what...
by Debbie Hopper | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Encouragement
2021 is almost over. Big sigh of relief, anyone? While it has been a topsy-turvy year for most of us, we’ve also learned a lot along the way, done things differently, and perhaps readjusted some goals and plans. Now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to...
by Debbie Hopper | Nov 17, 2021 | Back to School, Blog, Encouragement, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
School closures have been frustrating and tedious for parents during the Covid lockdowns. They can happen with very little warning, creating family chaos, problems with work and other normal life activities, and causing anxiety for kids who don’t know what to expect....
by Debbie Hopper | May 13, 2019 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Encouragement
If you know someone with a special-needs child, chances are, you have watched them struggling with everyday things that many of us take for granted. Taking a shower or a nap may be difficult or impossible. Going shopping or having a haircut may be monumental tasks...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement
As Mother’s Day approaches and we reflect on the role that mothers play in our world, we tend to think of all the warm, caring things we associate with mothers. But what we don’t often stop to think about is the cost of being in a caring role, especially...
