SPOT On Therapy

05/08/2025

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22/07/2025

We are now offering clinical supervision to OT practitioners. With over 24 years of clinical experience, 15 years of managerial and supervisory experience and a beautifully designed sensory room to relax in, we have you covered. Please email us at spotontherapygc@gmail.com for further details.

17/04/2025

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10/11/2024

We have availability for FCA- please get in touch via messenger!

20/08/2024

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20/08/2024

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20/08/2024

Let’s be clear: Respectful parenting is NOT permissive parenting.

❌Permissive parenting = no rules/structure, indulgent = well, sheer chaos🌪️

❌Authoritarian parenting: enforces good behavior with threats, shaming, punishment, less parental warmth = an increase in worsening behavior over time + depression later in life

We are OUT with the old school way of parenting: children being seen not heard, blind obedience, listening to authority OR ELSE. This often leads to 1 of 2 outcomes: a child so compliant they grow into a compliant/people pleasing adult who blindly follows orders, someone who pushes their own needs down OR a child who learns to hide mistakes from their parents, someone whose instinct is to hide their feelings, problems, + true selves from loved ones.

The Latin root of the word discipline means “to teach.” How do children/people learn best? Well, think back to the worst teacher/boss you’ve had. On your case ALL day, pointing out EVERYTHING you did wrong. you’re there to follow the commands + shut your mouth.

Were you motivated? Did you learn/ grow? Nope, you showed up, did bare minimum + couldn’t wait to leave.

Now, think of the best teacher/boss you’ve had. Level headed, calm, CONFIDENT in their leadership. They took charge, but you felt safe knowing they’d lead you in the right direction. They made you feel heard + invested time into you.

So, think of yourself as the calm, confident leader of your home.🏡Someone who:

✅ Leads by example, set the tone
you’re strong + supportive. A boss who leads with confidence, even in times of stress, makes their employees, aka family, feel safe.

✅Makes the big decisions
You confidently decide + enforce when it’s time for a nap, what’s for dinner, and when it’s time to leave the park.

✅Collaborates
You choose the big stuff BUT you empower your toddler with age-appropriate power, eg choosing which pair of shoes they want.

✅Speaks with calm confidence
Resist the urge to meet chaos with chaos. Let your calm be contagious.

✨Struggling with discipline in a way that works + protects their self esteem? Our course, Winning the Toddler Stage, is here to help! For ages 1-6. Link in bio.✨

20/08/2024

20/08/2024

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