01/15/2026
Holiday Overwhelm Series 2 of 3! ⬇️
We know that going back to school/ work after the holidays can be overwhelming and challenging. 😵💫
This guide is designed to focus on regulation, predictability and practicality after the holidays!
🗣️Let us suggest a few helpful tips (Occupational Therapy Style):
1. REBUILD predictable routines with visual and sensory supports. (This reduces anxiety and supports executive functioning!)
2. RESET the environment to reduce visual and sensory overload. (A calmer space leads to calmer behavior!)
3. BE INTENTIONAL with toys, materials, and sensory input. (Regulation supports attention, play and learning... some of our favorite things!)
4. SUPPORT transitions with extra time and co-regulation. (Dysregulation during transitions is a signal for support, not discipline!)
5. FOCUS on regulation and capacity before independence. (Regulation comes BEFORE independence... that's our OT mantra!)
Check out the graphics below for seemingly small, but actually really big, mindset shifts to help your child grow and thrive! 💙
Our passion here at PTA is to support you supporting your family.🤝