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The 5 BEST Things About Being an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy is a holistic profession. It helps people of all ages achieve their goals of being able to participate in the things they want and/or need to be able to do on a daily basis, which...
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The Most Important Things You Need to Know about Becoming an Occupational...
Ever since I started MamaOT.com in 2012, I have consistently received emails from people who have discovered the field of occupational therapy and want to learn more about pursuing a career in OT. They...
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How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor about Your Sensory Concerns
As a pediatric occupational therapist, it breaks my heart when I hear parents say something like, “I took my child to the pediatrician and I tried to tell them about all my sensory concerns, but they...
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1-2-3 Just Play With Me: Developmental Play Ideas for Kids from Birth to Three
Here at MamaOT.com I love to share tips, ideas, and resources that will help encourage kids’ overall development. That’s why I’m excited to share a resource with you I recently learned about that is...
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Developmental Duffle: Ready-to-Go Activities and Toys for Toddlers
Picking out good toys for toddlers can be challenging. They are in that funny in-between stage where they have outgrown the baby toys but they aren’t quite ready for the “big kid” toys that require...
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Does Crawling Matter?: An Occupational Therapist Explores the Benefits of...
Welcome to PART 2 of my 3-part series on crawling! In Part 1, I discussed how crawling develops. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, I strongly suggest you go back and take a look at it by CLICKING HERE …...
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Tips for Helping Babies Learn to Crawl
Welcome to PART 3 of my 3-part series on crawling! In Part 1 we learned about how crawling develops and in Part 2 we explored the many benefits of crawling. Today in Part 3 we are going to take a look...
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The Ultimate Kids Activities Book! Learn with Play: 150+ Activities for...
Have you been looking for a resource packed with ideas for how to help kids play and have fun, while also learning along the way? Then I hope you are just as EXCITED as me about my new book! I have …...
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The Science of Mom: A Research-Based Guide to Your Baby’s First Year
If you have ever prepared for the birth of a little one, or know someone who has, then you know how stressful and confusing it can be. There is so much information out there that tries to persuade you...
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The Developmental Progression of Play Skills
“Play” is one of those things that gets talked about a lot in child development circles and on social media. You might hear about the benefits of play-based learning, or how giving kids more recess...
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How to Play with Your Newborn Baby (0-3 Months)
Caring for a newborn baby is hard work, isn’t it? Who knew that a tiny human who sleeps 18-20 hours a day could make life so exhausting?! THE FIRST THREE MONTHS The first three months of a baby’s life...
View Article35 Therapist-Approved Tummy Time Tips & Activities!
Tummy time is time a baby spends awake and supervised on his or her tummy. Tummy time is important because the skills learned while on the tummy are essential for later development. Think about it,...
View ArticleHow to Identify Developmental Red Flags: 0-3 Months
Parenting a new baby comes with so many questions: How do I play with a newborn? When will he sleep through the night? How do I know whether her development is on-track? Is his temperament ‘normal’ or...
View Article3 Things You’ll Learn in “From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to...
Four-year-old Ben prefers to play with his toy cars by lining them up and inspecting them from various angles while flapping his hands in excitement. He becomes upset if one of them gets moved and will...
View ArticleWhen Can Kids Feed Themselves? (and other mealtime milestones)
“My 11-month-old shows no interest in feeding herself. Is that normal?” “My toddler spills sooooo much every time she tries to feed herself yogurt. It’s so messy!” “My preschooler hates using his fork....
View Article50+ OT-Recommended Gifts to Get Kids MOVING!
Looking for a toy to keep the kids in your life active? Then check out these OT-recommended gifts to get kids MOVING! The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that children and...
View Article12 Baby Play Ideas Using Household Items
Finding the perfect baby toys can feel overwhelming, can’t it? One of the things I’ve learned as a mom and pediatric Occupational Therapist is that babies often enjoy — and prefer! — playing with...
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