Beth White, OTR/LMay 41 min readThe Importance of International CollaborationIn March, we were fortunate to have two members of the Sensory Integration Organization of Chile. Ricardo and Coni joined us for a week...
Beth White, OTR/LSep 27, 20231 min readBenefits of School ScreeningsSchool is in full swing! With things back on track, a lot of kids are still playing catch up not only from the time that was lost during...
Beth White, OTR/LJul 5, 20231 min readToday's Tip for Building Character in Kids: Confidence Boosting Self-Confidence It's common for parents to try to foster self-esteem in their children by assuring them they are special or can...
Beth White, OTR/LJun 21, 20231 min readToday's Tip for Building Character in Kids: Fostering CuriosityFostering Curiosity Curiosity is the drive to explore new, challenging, and uncertain events. In a world where a lot ideas are just put...
Beth White, OTR/LJun 19, 20231 min readToday's Tip for Building Character in Kids: EmpathyOn Juneteenth, this is an especially important character trait to practice and learn! Cultivating Empathy Empathy is a powerful virtue...
Beth White, OTR/LJun 16, 20231 min readToday's Tip for Building Character in Kids: Self-ControlEncouraging Self-Control Self-control involves regulating one's emotions, thoughts, actions, and desires. It's strongly linked to success...
Beth White, OTR/LJun 3, 20232 min readVR, And The Future Of OT?Exploring the Hands Physics Lab on the Oculus Quest Today, I had an exciting journey with the Oculus Quest, immersing myself in a virtual...
Beth White, OTR/LJun 1, 20232 min read5 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive Without RewardsRewards can undermine intrinsic motivation. When kids are rewarded for completing tasks, they may start to see those tasks as chores...