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The "all screens are bad" message is not what the research says, and it is putting parents in an impossible position. A pediatric OT breaks down what actually matters, what to look for, and gives parents the grace they deserve.
Tips, tools, and things to explore — from sleep and nutrition to movement and therapy. Grounded in Dr. Barkley's research and ADDitude Magazine, with honest notes on what the evidence actually says.
I built this because nothing else worked for my ADHD brain. An undated, guilt-free, 4-month notebook system for people who are done with planners designed for someone else.
A pediatric OT breaks down the science behind how children's brains process reading across different formats, including the truth about audiobooks, screen reading, and whether tools like the LeapFrog LeapReader are actually helping.
What to expect, when to start, and one simple trick most parents have never tried. Includes a toileting skills chart by age for boys and girls, an OT tip for pelvic floor relaxation, and guidance on when to seek additional support.
Building the foundation your child needs first. Understand the developmental prerequisites for writing and why play-based activities are more important than pencils at age 3.
Go beyond standard vision screening. Learn about the 17 functional vision skills that affect reading, sports, and daily learning, and why they matter more than the eye chart.
Understand the sequence of pre-writing strokes, pencil grasp development, and letter formation from ages 1–5. Based on Handwriting Without Tears framework with clear guidance on developmental expectations.
Track your child's developmental progress across gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, language, and feeding skills. This comprehensive checklist covers typical age ranges from birth through 36 months.