Kids Master Skills BLOG

Sharing this inspirational video of an OT who works with people in acute rehab, guiding patients back to their lives after stroke, brain...

Occupational therapy (OT) enables a person to maintain or recover their ability to take part in occupations or meaningful activities....

Everyone knows that children like to move! Activities like jumping, running, and spinning come to mind. Often, these movements seem more...

They're up. They're down. They're lying on their tummies, their sides, and their backs at circle time when they're supposed to be...

Halloween and its ghosts and witches and goblins in an exciting time for many. But others, kids and adults included, can't wait for this...

The Challenge: With the new school year upon us, children (and parents and teachers) face many changes in their schedules. At home:...

Mastering a skill never happens overnight. Whether a child is trying to bounce a basketball or learn to recognize letters, these...

The Challenge: As a pediatric OT, the number one question I'm asked is this: "How can I help a child develop a proper pencil grasp?" In...

Summer is a wonderful time to work on fine motor skills! Kids strengthen their hands at the park, playing on playground equipment. A trip...

THE QUESTION: How can we improve handwriting that's not exactly legible? Some ideas include the following: * Address Fine Motor Skills *...

The Question: What does current research reveal about kids' fine motor skills in today's world? Nowadays, younger and younger children...