Heading back to school can be an exciting - and overwhelming - time for kids. Starting in a new school or a new classroom can be stressful. Here are some tips to make this transition a positive experience for your child and your family:​ INVOLVE YOUR CHILD IN PREP. Invite her or him to select and gather the school supplies needed to take to the new class. For young children, select a favorite change of clothes and a special family photo together. TALK ABOUT CHANGE. Encourage

One of the best parts of my job as an OT is the time I spend working as a school-based consultant. Last week, Jayson Davies of OT School House invited me on his weekly podcast to talk more about my role. In particular, we discussed my implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) at the schools that I serve. We also discussed ways OTs can have a positive impact on students' success without ever completing an evaluation or individual intervention. RtI is a growing model in

Discipline is hard. Depending on one’s personal definition, the practice can yield either positive or negative outcomes in children. Research suggests that harsh discipline, such as scolding or reprimanding, can cause a child to withdraw and increase negative behaviors. On the other hand, using strategies based on love, warmth, and patience are more likely to help children – and adults, too – reflect, reason, and resolve conflicts (Pasalich et al., 2016). That all sounds grea