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My favorite activities are ones that don't take up much space in my bag and that I can use for a variety of kids. I have used these 3 activities with children of many different ages and skill levels and, so far, they have all loved them! Many ask to play them again in future sessions. These can be perfect for longer summer days when you're tired of hearing, "I'm bored." While your child is focused on having fun, these activities are also building important developmental skill

I always go into my sessions with some activity ideas, but I will let those go if the child has ideas of their own. The real magic happens when I follow their lead—this provides opportunities for creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Of course, we have OT goals we're working towards, so operating in this way requires me to get creative as well! Here's how I snuck fine motor and gross motor exercises into play with a child-chosen toy. During one of my sessions, the c

One of the topics I get asked about most often is emotional regulation. Big feelings are a big part of childhood and sometimes those feelings show up as less than ideal behaviors. I’m so thrilled that parenting practices have shifted away from “I’ll give you something to cry about” and towards more caregivers asking, “how can I support my child through these emotions.” With so much advice out there, it can be hard to know how to do this. One thing I’ve learned from years of

It can be rough if you're trying to take care of your child's basic needs and they're fighting you every step of the way because they...

Big emotions are a natural part of childhood—and of being human, for that matter. Whether your child is on the verge of a meltdown,...

While there are tons of fun and fancy toys that help build fine motor skills, there are also plenty of fun activities you can do with...

Hey there! My name is Kali Campbell and I’m an occupational therapist in Austin, Texas. I am deeply passionate about how occupational...