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 Liza Clutario | Dec 9, 2021 | Podcast
In Episode 52 of Life Skills 4 Kids, Deb talked about Covid anxiety which is something no one has talked about much, especially when it comes to children and teens, who have been silently suffering from the side effects of the pandemic. But research is emerging now...
by Debbie Hopper | Oct 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Back to School, Blog, Child Behaviour, Occupational Therapy
School anxiety after home learning is to be expected. For many students, it has been a long time since they were last in a classroom, and with the uncertainty of lockdowns and the world in general, many children and young people have anxiety about returning to the...
by Debbie Hopper | Sep 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Back to School, Blog
Returning to school can be a stressful experience for children at the best of times, but going back to school after extended lockdowns can cause extra anxiety. Although many children and parents are looking forward to the return of school, managing the anxiety that...
by Debbie Hopper | Jun 23, 2020 | Podcast
In Episode 46 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, Deb talks with Rebecca Spokes about all things related to handwriting! Rebecca is an Occupational Therapist who created The OT Notebook. In this episode they cover: Why pencil grip is important. What proper...
