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11/21/2024

Obstacle course from yesterday that was too fun not to share!! Three swings can be multiple different courses as you change the directions and parameters each time. Plus the lycra swings give that added challenge!
Why I love it:
1. It addresses SO MUCH: balance, coordination, motor planning, problem solving, postural stability, regulation, frustration tolerance, recall of multi-step directions, sequencing, force grading, and more
2. It’s SO MUCH FUN! Where there’s fun, there’s play. Where there’s play, there’s progress.

10/30/2022

I love these women and the dreams we’re chasing separately and yet together. We all have our own private practices but we all share a building. We share a love for working with kids and families, seeing them thrive, ensuring they have a safe space within those walls we share. It’s a beautiful thing to see women who could easily view each other as competition instead value the gifts and differences each one has and encourage each others’ success, sharing and living the dream just feet apart.

05/06/2022

We use this or various versions of this phrase continuously in our home and I use it constantly in my practice as well.

My son uses it when he’s attempting a new skill or practicing a skill. “Look momma! I’m learning!”

I use it when he’s feeling defeated about something he wasn’t able to do quite yet. “I know it’s frustrating. Remember, you’re learning.”

We use it to explain frustrations with the younger sister. “I know it’s hard when she just comes up and takes things but she’s still learning how to share just like you are.”

I use it in similar contexts at work and it can change the mood of the entire session, especially when my little friends get frustrated that something is more difficult for them.

And now I’m trying to remind myself that this is also true of me, specifically in particularly difficult parenting moments…I’m learning.

04/25/2022

A little shaving cream ice skating today! Super fun way to do some messy play!!

04/15/2022

I was honored and excited when VoyageSTL reached out to me for an interview! They gave me the opportunity to share my heart and passion for what I do, which was so fun! I’m extremely grateful to be featured in this local magazine and the article is in the link in my bio if you’re interested!

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04/08/2022

This trust is built in toddlerhood and early childhood, not that it’s ever too late to shift patterns! But if your toddler learns he can’t come to you when he’s spilled something or when he’s broken something without a big reaction, how will he feel safe coming to you when he’s feeling pressure from peers, struggling in school, etc??

How can he feel safe coming to you at 16 if he’s not been shown it’s safe to come to you at 6??

Reminding myself of this today. My reactions lately have been far from what I’d like them to be with my very curious toddler.

03/25/2022

Transitions can be hard, especially away from things and places our kids love! So I thought I’d throw out a few quick ideas for helping with transitions before we head into the weekend!! I hope they help.

03/22/2022

There is no way to make sure our children are happy all the time. It’s not feasible or realistic. Instead of trying so hard to keep them happy or avoiding things like sadness or anger, let’s just make sure we’re a safe place for them to experience those emotions. In doing so, we can teach them how to navigate them well.

03/21/2022

I call it “Exploring the Garden.” 😂😂 foam stickers of flowers, bugs, and other outdoorsy things in this Boon grass. We use our tweezers to get them out of the grass! This is such fun fine motor and perfect for all the Spring weather we’ve been enjoying!

03/16/2022

Boredom is an essential part of life. Being able to sit in silence void of entertainment and stimulation is an important skill! Boredoms is a gateway to creativity! I love seeing what my kids come up with when I don’t have an activity ready for them, when the screen is off and they’re left to just be.

03/07/2022

We all go through sleep cycles and as we come out of a cycle, we actually kind of wake up. We just go back to sleep so quickly that we don’t always realize it or remember. We stir and wake up when we get uncomfortable, need a drink, or need to use the bathroom.

All babies wake during the night. They cry out when they’re uncomfortable, need a diaper change, need some food/drink, or need your comfort and closeness (which is also very much a NEED). A baby may also cry out because they need a little extra support to get back to sleep. This is largely based on your baby’s temperament, NOT based on whether they are “good” or “easy.”

So if your baby cries for you at night, your baby is waking (obviously). If your baby does NOT cry for you at night, your baby is also waking. They’re just not waking you up when they do, either because of their temperament or because they have been trained not to.

There are ways to help support your baby or toddler to fall asleep more independently. But if you don’t mind supporting them and responding to them, there’s NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. And there’s NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR BABY.

If your baby is waking countless times during the night, seems uncomfortable, is snoring, etc. those could be a red flag that something more is going on and I encourage you to reach out!

If you’d like to help your baby or child sleep more independently but don’t feel comfortable letting them cry, please reach out! I’m happy to help!

03/03/2022

I need this reminder often while trying to remain calm in my child’s chaos. It’s easy to take it personally or to think you’re a bad parent/caregiver when they’re expressing big emotions, which I believe is very cultural for us.

The bottom line is that emotions are inevitable. They are important and shouldn’t be avoided. They are also not a personal affront to your parenting.

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7937 Big Bend Boulevard
Webster Groves, MO
63119

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