by Debbie Hopper | Apr 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog
The warmer months of the year bring all kinds of fun such as swimming, picnics, and fun outdoors. Kids love to play outside and kick off their shoes. Unfortunately for some, the warmer months also bring thunderstorms. And while some of us love a good thunderstorm, if...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
. . In Episode 2 of Life Skills 4 Kids, join my interesting conversation with Cathy Love on how to make mornings easier and smoother for your family. In a recent survey we conducted, over half of the parents had a goal to make mornings easier, smoother and less...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Autism, Blog
As parents of a child with autism know, there are many factors that affect a child’s ability to feel safe and comfortable in their environment. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant sensory issues and if they are to thrive, it is crucial...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy
Trichotillomania has always been a secretive thing, leading health professionals to believe for many years that it was extremely rare. But in recent years, researchers have discovered that it’s actually a common problem that affects up to 2% of the...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 4, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Child Behaviour
If you have had a bad start to your day or things have gone wrong during the week, you may be familiar with the symptoms of anxiety creeping up on you. You might feel tight in the chest or experience a panicky feeling. Or you might feel scared, tense or irritated;...