Pencil Grip

Here's an easy way to help your child grip a pencil correctly...

Bike Riding Success

If you're having trouble getting your child to lose the training wheels, try taking them off and remove the pedals from the bike at the same time. Your child can then use his feet to propel the bike, pushing off "scooter-style." This allows children to practice their balancing skills with the safety net of their own 2 feet. When they can coast comfortably, replace the pedals and watch for that beaming smile of accomplishment. And hey Dad, the best part? No running along beside junior's bike!

Don't forget the bike helmet!

Occupational Therapy explained the simple way...

If you're having a hard time explaining OT to friends and family, this web site might be the best explanation of OT that I have found...No mumbo jumbo, just plain & simple English:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/people/occupational_therapist.html#

Thought for today...

When one door closes another opens. But often we look so long so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has opened for us. --Helen Keller