11/29/2025
One of our biggest missions at Oak Therapy is to support families and educators in shifting the mindset from “fixing the child” to “fixing the environment.”
We hear it all the time — parents worried because their children aren’t meeting school expectations.
But the truth is:
the school isn’t meeting the child’s needs.
When a child is supported in the way they learn, the conversation changes completely.
For years, too much emphasis has been placed on the measurable things:
• reciting the ABCs
• writing their name
• answering questions
• math facts
And not enough focus has gone toward what truly nourishes them:
• self-esteem
• connection + relationships
• independence
• exploration
• creativity and play
It’s always tempting to focus on what’s easy to measure.
But just like a flower, without good soil, sunlight, and nourishment… true growth doesn’t happen. 🌱
Let’s shift together.
Let’s unlearn and re-learn.
Let’s keep creating spaces where children who learn differently feel safe, seen, and supported.
Let’s move, let’s play, let’s be present.
Let’s build environments where every child — every flower — can grow in their own beautiful way. ✨🌸
