by Debbie Hopper | Mar 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog
Postural sway is a natural function of the body’s balance mechanism. It’s one of the key reasons we can stand upright and is crucial for balance and movement. But what happens when it doesn’t work the way it should? And why are some groups of people more prone to...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 13, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
Hidden anxiety among children is surprisingly high, undoubtedly because it often masquerades as something else. And without understanding what they’re dealing with, the adults in a child’s life are often not equipped to handle it in the best way for the child. Anxiety...
by Debbie Hopper | Jul 9, 2019 | Podcast
. . Episode 17 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast is a continuation of our conversation in Episode 16 where we are going to talk about the “Just Right Kids Model” – the kids who communicate when they are anxious, frustrated or angry. I will be explaining...
by Debbie Hopper | Jul 2, 2019 | Podcast
. . In Episode 16 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast we are going to talk about the importance of using visual communication for kids. It’s a very effective tool for supporting and understanding kids especially when they are having...
by Debbie Hopper | Jun 25, 2019 | Podcast
. . In Episode 15 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, I will be talking about a concept that I have been trying to incorporate into my family, mummy, and occupational therapist life since I came across it a couple of months ago called parenting with open hands and...
