Little House Therapy Clinic

04/04/2026

Ayon sa doktor, importanteng matukoy agad kung ang bata ay may autism, na maaaring gawin bago siya mag-2 anyos.

03/04/2026

"Social emotional learning" is defined as a process for helping children gain critical skills for life effectiveness, such as developing positive relationships, behaving ethically, and handling challenging situations effectively.

The specific skills that allow kids to function and complete daily occupations (such as play, learning, participating in social situations, rest, dressing, writing, riding a bike, interacting with others...) are those social emotional skills that help children to recognize and manage emotions, interact with others, think about their feelings and how they should act, and regulate behavior based on thoughtful decision making.

One piece of addressing underlying needs in kids is the fact that the "behaviors" that we see have an underlying cause that can be found as a result of regulation of emotions, making decisions, and acting on impulses. Social emotional skills are not always a cut and dry aspect of development.

When we equip our students with tools to identify their emotions and self-regulate, we are giving them tools for life and promoting a positive environment for learning.

One way is to connect emotions to behavior- Children may not have the language knowledge or understand how to explain what they are feeling.
-They may need concrete examples or scenarios to help them understand how their emotions are tied to their behavior.
-Does a storm make them feel nervous or scared?
-How do they react when they feel anxious about a test or quiz?
-When they argue with a sibling, how do they react?

Once they are able to understand their emotions and how they are feeling, they can start using emotional regulation tools and strategies, like in the Creating Connections Toolkit. Link in my stories!

02/04/2026

Today we celebrate differences, embrace understanding, and spread kindness 💙 Every mind is unique, and that’s what makes our world more beautiful. Let’s continue to listen, learn, and support one another, not just today but every day.

02/04/2026

Helping your child learn emotional regulation isn’t about what you do in the heat of the moment… it’s about what you build over time.

It’s the everyday conversations, the routines, the modelling, and the patience that slowly shape how your child understands and manages their feelings. There is no quick fix, because emotional regulation is a skill that develops through repetition, connection, and feeling safe enough to practise again and again.

And if it feels slow sometimes, that’s because it is. Progress in this area is quiet, gradual, and often invisible until one day you realise your child is coping in ways they couldn’t before.

If you want practical, step-by-step support to help your child develop these skills, my Managing Big Feelings Toolkit is designed to guide you through it in a simple, realistic way - link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio

01/04/2026

Interoception is one of the lesser-known senses but is super important as it gives crucial feedback to our brains regarding how we're feeling internally.

from Tots On Target

01/04/2026

29/03/2026

Little House will be closed in observance of the Lenten Season. Regular operations will resume after the holiday.

We wish you a blessed week ahead.

29/03/2026

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28/03/2026

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Why We Had to Stop Speaking English at Home

Here’s my "nakakahiya" realization…

I’ll never forget the day my kid smoothly explained the entire solar system in perfect English, but stared blankly when the taho vendor asked, "Ilan, ine?" Literal na foreigner sa sariling bansa. I wanted to hide under the pavement. I realized my kid could negotiate for extra iPad time like a corporate lawyer in English, but couldn't confidently buy pandesal at the corner bakery. We had an English-only household before because I thought it was the best thing for their future. I was wrong.

The Myth vs. The Hard Truth

❌ The Myth: An English-only household makes your kid "elite," highly educated, and globally competitive.

✅ The Truth: Business talk, Inay. It isolates them. Being globally competitive is completely useless if your child lacks the street smarts to survive their own barangay or converse with their kasambahay and grandparents. English is a tool; your mother tongue is your identity.

In the Philippines, speaking straight English is a silent middle-class flex. We buy imported curricula and let them binge English YouTube channels. Ang ending? We raise kids with perfect twangs who are entirely disconnected from their own culture. Sayang ang talino kung walang diskarte.

The Bibong Pinay Action Steps Here is how you decolonize your homeschool and bring their Filipino roots back:

📍Stop the Translation Crutch: Do not be their personal Google Translate. If they ask for water in English, answer back in Tagalog (or Bisaya!). Sanayin ang tenga nila araw-araw.

📍Read Tagalog "Living Books": Ditch the boring textbooks. Immerse them in beautiful, high-quality local stories. Add these to your shelf immediately:

📖 Alamat ng Ampalaya (Adarna House) – Top-tier for teaching values (and eating veggies).
📖 Hating Kapatid (Raissa Rivera Falgui) – A classic, relatable story about sharing.
📖 Kaya ni Pastol (OMF Lit) – Beautiful, heartfelt, and highly engaging.
📖 Karapat-Dapat (May Tobias-Papa) – Empowering and beautifully illustrated.
📖 Force Real-World Interactions: The dining table is not the real world. Make them hand the fare to the jeepney driver. Make them ask the waiter for extra ketchup.

📍Start Them Young (The PreK/Kinder Hack): Wag nang hintayin maging conyo bago turuan. If you have little ones, you need a solid foundation. Grab our Halina't Magbasa resource, specifically designed to make Tagalog reading easy for PreK and Kinder students. You can get it right now in our e-commerce store.

Comment 👉 HALINA to avail!

You are raising a future Filipino leader, not a tourist. Perfect English grammar will not save them when they need grit, empathy, and cultural connection in the real Pinoy world.

Kayo ba, Inay? Are you struggling to teach your kids Tagalog or your local dialect?

What is the funniest "conyo" moment your kid has ever had outside the house? Drop your stories in the comments!

27/03/2026

🎉🎉 Registration is OPEN! 👣🌱

After 10 years of helping children and families grow, OT Cesar is launching something made especially for parents:

🤝🤝 PARTNERS in PROGRESS

Therapy is only 1 hour a week…
and your child grows in the 167 hours at home.

BEST for PARENTS na:
❗Nagi-guilty na hindi nakaka-"follow up" sa bahay pagkatapos ng therapy
❗Hindi alam paano gagawin ang therapy activities sa bahay
❗Nakaka perform ang anak sa therapy pero hindi sa bahay

Following the Steady S.T.E.P.s Framework, this program will help parents:
🌱 Gain confidence in supporting your child
🌱 Turn therapy lessons into everyday skills
🌱 Create calmer, more meaningful routines sa bahay

Small Steps. Steady Progress. Sure Growth.

REGISTER NOW!
✨🎉🎉 Limited Anniversary Rate until March 31

Link to the site is in the poster, or send "PARTNER" in a message so we can send you the link!

27/03/2026

Sensory is a hot term. Here is a free printable booklet on sensory processing that breaks the information down into bite-sized pieces of info, perfect for families and caregivers: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-processing-disorder-information/