Tumbleweed Health Services

09/30/2025

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation with Our Kids

This day is about listening, learning, and committing to justice. Read books by Indigenous authors, watch videos together, and talk about how kids can stand up for fairness and inclusion every day.

👉 We offer family-friendly resources—comment “TRUTH” and we’ll send a few your way.

09/24/2025

Physical activities like jumping, skipping, and playful drills are not only fun but essential for your child’s overall development. Jumping jacks, skipping races, and obstacle courses challenge their coordination, balance, and strength—building the foundation for more complex motor skills. 🏃♀️✨

From an OT perspective, these activities also improve body awareness, endurance, and bilateral coordination as kids engage both sides of their body in movement. Encouraging these active routines helps children gain confidence, stay fit, and master everyday tasks like running, hopping, or even climbing stairs with ease!

09/19/2025

At Tumbleweed Health Services, we believe that every individual's sensory needs are unique.

Dunn’s Sensory Framework helps us understand how different sensory experiences shape our daily lives, guiding us to create personalized interventions that make a substantial difference. Whether it’s managing sensory sensitivities or finding the right balance for sensory-seeking behaviours, our tailored approach ensures each client receives the support they need.

Our new OTA programs helps navigate sensory challenges from the comfort of home. Virtual services offer flexibility, convenience, and the same high-quality care you expect from Tumbleweed.

👉 Sign up for our intake form using the link in our bio!

09/11/2025

As we're getting into the start of a new school year, it's important to remember that each student is unique and has their own strengths and challenges. Let's support and encourage one another as we embark on this new journey together.

09/01/2025

Overwhelmed with School? 💙

Change can often feel overwhelming for kids. To ease school transitions, consider activities like a “meet the teacher” video, a school scavenger hunt, or drawing a feelings map. These activities allow kids to familiarize themselves with new people, explore new environments with confidence, and identify their emotions ahead of the first day of school. It's also important to talk through their worries with curiosity and understanding instead of rushing to reassure them.

👉 What helps your child adjust to new environments?

08/25/2025

Back-to-School with Confidence 😎

Navigating the transition back to school can be tough for everyone, but there are several strategies that can help reduce anxiety and make the transition more manageable.

✏️ Create social stories that describe school situations
✏️ Practice school routines with your child ahead of time
✏️ Let them choose some school supplies or pick out a backpack

These small steps can go a long way in boosting confidence, reducing anxiety and ensuring a smoother transition.

👉 Drop a 📖 below for a free customizable social story template!

08/21/2025

Rebuilding After Conflict

🗨️ Whether a disagreement happens during a game or at school, kids need help in understanding how to mend and rebuild their relationships. Often, the process of repairing can be effectively modeled through communication such as “when you… I feel…” statements. These statements help them articulate their emotions and understand the impact of actions on their feelings.

🗨️ Or try using declarative language, which involves making statements rather than asking questions. This approach uses clear and direct communication, helping kids express their thoughts and emotions more effectively. For example, instead of asking, “Why did you do that?” they could say, “I see you took my toy, and I didn’t like that.”

👉 Reach out if you want to learn more!

08/19/2025

Love these examples!!

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08/13/2025

Non-Verbal Cues in Virtual Worlds

🗨️ Emotes, avatars, and actions speak volumes. Games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite use gestures and emojis to express non-verbal ideas. Explicit discussion of these symbols is as important as learning facial expressions and other body language cues.

🎮 These digital cues serve as powerful tools to express inclusion and acceptance within groups. A thoughtfully selected emoji or avatar can convey empathy, support, and belonging with peers.

👉 What's your plan for explaining emojis… especially the ones that are not necessarily “appropriate”?

08/06/2025

Roleplay Isn’t Just for Pretend 🎮

👉 Roleplay serves as a valuable tool for personal and social development. Story-based games like Dungeons & Dragons, or make-believe play in Minecraft, provide kids with opportunities to explore a wide range of emotions and navigate complex social situations. Through these interactive experiences, kids learn to understand and process feelings such as empathy, fear, and joy in a controlled and safe environment.

👉 In our sessions, we frequently use avatars to role-play challenging social interactions such as learning how to cope with feelings of exclusion or addressing teasing. By engaging in these scenarios, kids can develop and practice effective coping strategies, build resilience, and enhance their social skills without the fear of real-world repercussions.

08/01/2025

Let's Talk Boundaries

👉 Incorporating role-playing scenarios at home can be an effective way to practice boundary skills. This can include situations like refusing to share a toy when they don't want to or declining an invitation to play when they need alone time. Over time, this will help them develop the confidence to assert themselves in various situations, ensuring they maintain healthy boundaries throughout their lives.

07/22/2025

Weathering through a bad day?🌧️

It's the perfect time for an OT session. Discover our new Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) programs designed to help you and your loved ones thrive. Visit our link in bio for a quick 2-minute intake session and start your journey with us today.