KidLink Therapy

10/01/2025

🌟 Spotlight on Strengths 🌟

Today, during my group coaching call, I asked families to fill out a strength-based questionnaire about their children. The conversations that came out of it were so powerful.

Here’s why this matters: when kids with ADHD see themselves as capable, creative, and resourceful, their self-esteem grows. Strengths aren’t just “feel good” qualities—they become real tools kids can use to navigate challenges and build resilience.

So often, the focus is on what’s hard. But when we pause to notice what our kids can do well, we give them an anchor for their identity and a foundation for confidence.

✨ I’d love to hear—what strengths have you seen shine through in your child’s daily life?

07/15/2025

Why Does ADHD Seem So Common Today?

Our Brains Were Built for the Wild—Not Wi-Fi.

For 90% of human history, we lived as hunter-gatherers in tight-knit tribes. Our brains got really good at scanning the horizon, reacting fast, and chasing what mattered in the moment.

Farming, Offices, and Zoom? Basically Brand-New.

Farming: 9,000 years old
Office work: 90 years old
Video calls all day: 5 years old

That’s a blink of an eye in evolution terms, so our brains haven’t had time to fully adapt.

3. ADHD Traits Were Once Superpowers.

Quick to notice change → Spotted predators (or dinner) first.
Always on the move → Helped track herds and explore new areas.
Drawn to novelty → Pushed the tribe to discover fresh food and safe spots.

4. Modern Life Flips the Script.

Now we ask those same brains to:

Sit still for hours
Stay focused on spreadsheets, homework, or endless emails
Ignore constant dings and notifications

No wonder more people are diagnosed—our environment clashes with how we’re wired.

ADHD hasn’t suddenly appeared. Our surroundings changed faster than our brains could keep up. Recognizing this “evolution mismatch” helps us shift the conversation from “What’s wrong with me?” to “How can I use the my strengths in this environment"

Follow us if you want to learn more about ADHD, strength based approach to parenting a child with ADHD and tools that can help you navigate.

07/10/2025

✋🖍️ Fine motor skills = small muscle control for BIG tasks.
These include writing, cutting, buttoning, and more. Struggles in this area can impact school success and confidence.

🏠 Try these simple at-home OT approved activities:
✔️ Play with tweezers and cotton balls
✔️ Use spray bottles and squeeze toys
✔️ Make letters in playdough or shaving cream

Need help? Our OTs create personalized programs to strengthen hands, fingers, and coordination. 🙌

07/08/2025

Sensory prep for summer fun!
Let’s get used to sand, water, grass, and loud noises before they become overwhelming at camp. Sensory play now = smoother days later.

07/01/2025

ADHD is more than just a focus issue—it's a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts self-regulation and executive function.

In this webinar hosted in partnership with Therapro, Mila Teshler, Founder and Clinic Director of KidLink Therapy, explores how understanding the neuroscience behind ADHD can lead to more effective support strategies for children.

🎥 Watch now to learn how brain-based insights can reshape the way we approach ADHD—from stigma to support.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T_QUWj9Jfw

ADHD - What's Occupational Therapy Got to Do With That?https://www.therapro.com/Webinar-2025-04-15-ADHD-Whats-OT-Got-to-Do-With-That.htmlADHD, or Attention D...

06/26/2025

Pack your OT beach bag! What’s in our OT-friendly beach bag?

-Shovels (for heavy work)
-Bubbles (for visual tracking & breath control)
-Water balloons (for hand-eye coordination)
-Beach ball (for cooperative play)

Who says therapy can’t look like fun?

06/24/2025

Camp-ready kids = confident kids!
Practice daily skills like getting dressed, packing a bag, and applying sunscreen so your child can shine at camp!

06/17/2025

Summer is the perfect opportunity to reconnect as a family.
Try creating a Family Summer Bucket List together—with input from each child. Include fun and relaxing ideas like:

Backyard movie night

Picnic in the park

Ice cream dinner

Unplugged game day

Meaningful time together boosts your child’s emotional security and strengthens bonds.

Hashtags:

06/12/2025

🎧 Is your child sensitive to sound, textures, or bright lights?
They might be experiencing sensory processing challenges. This means their brain has trouble organizing information from the senses.

Common signs:
🔸 Covers ears in loud places
🔸 Avoids certain fabrics or food textures
🔸 Craves constant movement or fidgets nonstop

At KidLink Therapy, we use sensory integration techniques to help children feel safe and regulated in their environments.

06/10/2025

😤😢 Tantrums? Shutdowns? Big emotions?
Your child might be struggling with emotional regulation—the ability to manage feelings in a healthy way.

OT helps by teaching:
🌀 Self-awareness through body cues
🧘 Breathing and movement for calming
🧠 Coping strategies through sensory play

Emotions are big—but they don’t have to be overwhelming. Let’s help your child build the tools to self-regulate and succeed. 💛

06/05/2025

From sensory tools to parent coaching, we shared practical ways OTs help kids with ADHD thrive. It’s all about holistic, collaborative care that meets each child where they are. Watch and learn more here in our webinar!

ADHD - What's Occupational Therapy Got to Do With That?https://www.therapro.com/Webinar-2025-04-15-ADHD-Whats-OT-Got-to-Do-With-That.htmlADHD, or Attention D...

06/03/2025

There are subtle things we, as parents, might accidentally do that can crush our child’s confidence.

For example, comparing one child to their siblings or peers can create a sense of rivalry and inadequacy. This may lead to feelings of resentment, insecurity, and low self-esteem—discouraging them from trying new things or taking risks for fear of not measuring up.

Instead of comparing, celebrate your child’s individual strengths and progress!

For more information on building your child’s confidence, read this article:
https://geediting.com/dan-subtle-things-parents-do-that-crush-their-childs-confidence-according-to-psychology/