MindKey Health

08/04/2025

A comprehensive overview of the different stages of executive functioning development as a child matures. Thank you Executive Functioning Toolbox for these wonderful resources!

07/25/2025

We are proud to congratulate our founder, Dr. Jillian Roberts, on the nomination of her latest book, The Friendship Guide, which has been shortlisted for a Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Award in the Children’s/YA category 👏🏻🌟

The book is available for purchase on Orca Book Publishers here: https://www.orcabook.com/The-Friendship-Guide?srsltid=AfmBOoqXGF8T8bY8M1DJHlC30qOG6TfDOGyJH40TWgFoerfJlorUG11z

07/15/2025

Looking for fun summer break activities that help your child development positive characteristics and skills? Check out this awesome list of activities from the AMAZING The OT Toolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/100-things-to-do-this-summer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR60cnBxJbWxeVDCEXOer5V-eMi0OHsQG7017UnYd8pDP8KRfNLEaLGCmCdlbA_aem_nN992DmYWvg5jdB3tiuLqQ

Thank you so much!

Nature walk, climb trees, sprinkler, pick flowers, watch birds, paint rocks...there are so many summer activities that help kids build the skills they need!

Looking for ways to play AND help kids develop motor skills, visual perceptual skills, add sensory input, cope, self-regulate, or offer opportunities to build confidence?

Here are 100 ways to play (that build those essential skills) this summer: https://www.theottoolbox.com/100-things-to-do-this-summer/

07/11/2025

Moving from emotional bypassing to emotional processing starts with giving yourself permission to feel everything, even the uncomfortable stuff! Instead of brushing emotions aside, try sitting with them gently and asking what they’re trying to tell you.

07/05/2025

A fascinating insight from Healwithbritt: while animals instinctively release big emotions from the body, humans often forget this vital step!

Thank you for the powerful reminder of the importance of discharging stored tension from the nervous system—an essential part of emotional regulation and healing.

07/05/2025

At MindKey Health, we empower every child to grow into their fullest potential—guided by their unique strengths and needs. 🪴

07/03/2025

Positive self-esteem is the foundation of learning and thriving! Appreciation for another’s light helps them grow into their best and brightest self 🌟

When children come to the age of consciously forming their identities, they are more impressionable to external messaging that can negatively affect self-esteem. It is in these years we must especially foster in them a strong connection to their inner light!

07/01/2025

Wishing our community a wonderful and joy-filled Canada Day! ❤️🍁

06/12/2025

Parents can help undo a child’s emotionally-based unhealthy narrative. First, bring it to awareness by gently naming the emotions and narrative, then offer a more accurate and healthier one to reframe their self-conception.

In the process, validate the child’s emotions and genuinely own up to your own mistakes if they have contributed to the unhealthy narrative. Share how you would like to do better in a meaningful way. It also helps to compliment the child on their strengths to boost their self-esteem.

This approach connects to multiple of the principles of our MindKey Compass, which guides our work:

#1: Start Early
#2: Give unconditional Love
#3: Stay Current
#5: Nurture Relationships
#7: Build resilience

Reframing narratives takes time, but has lasting effects on a child’s foundational growth and is well worth the effort.

Thank you Psychology Today for these wonderful insights. Please read this article for further information on how to get the reframe conversations just right:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-deep-dive-into-narratives/202502/how-to-prevent-unhealthy-narratives-in-your-child?

The recipe for undoing an unhealthy narrative isn’t what you might guess, but it’s not hard. Here are specific strategies to help kids form lasting, healthy narratives.

06/11/2025

Happy International Day Of Play!

06/11/2025

Here are strategies for organization of homework and school supply lies at the two environments where things fall apart, the school side and the home side.

Organization at school: https://www.theottoolbox.com/organization-tips-for-students-organize-kids-school-work/

And at home: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-help-disorganized-sensory-kids-organize-homework/

Image:: Ot4adhd

06/04/2025

Kindness and positive reinforcement can significantly boost a highly sensitive child’s self-esteem 💞

Praise, thoughtful gestures, gradual exposure to social situations, and gently encouraging them to ask for help when they need it can make them feel supported, confident, and capable of managing challenges 😊



https://boldscience.org/how-to-support-highly-sensitive-children-in-class/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR50z_i_6YoFtHu-2QWJ0A_KD_LahxPPhhTxWz3f3IwNc0TkLsWmIdcccNZgVw_aem_fi5n5R-9aiGhboxpaYDgsQ

Strategies for teachers and caregivers to help highly sensitive children thrive