Poor body awareness can often go hand-in-hand with asynchronous development. Things that seem simple to typically developing peers can be a struggle for those who are differently wired, causing confusion for those around them. Things that seem obvious and simple to most of us, often confound kids living with asynchronous development. For example: Anxiety and …
Body Awareness for Overwhelmed Mamas
Stop for a moment and check in with your body. When was the last time today that you attended to your thirst or hunger, rested when needed, or even took a moment to use the bathroom? How many times today have you ignored your body’s messages? When you make a habit of caring for yourself, you can …
Supporting Your Child Through Transitions
We’re gearing up for summer vacation where I live and that’s got me thinking about transitions. Any time things change – think the end of the school year, going on vacation, having visitors, even family circumstances like moving or changes in employment – you and your child will be facing a transition. In addition, some …