In moments of stress, our nervous systems can become overwhelmed and shift into a state of fight, flight, or freeze. This happens not just in our children, but in...
If there’s one truth I wish every parent could fully feel—it’s this: Physiological safety is the foundation of all learning. Not flashcards. Not therapy hours. Not how many words...
OT Was Never Just About the Body Occupational Therapy was born in the early 1900s out of the mental health movement. It wasn’t about checking off developmental boxes—it was...
We believe in something deeper than diagnosis and more dynamic than milestones. We believe that our children grow best when we nurture the whole child, and ourselves: mind, body,...
As mothers, we are constantly searching for ways to support our children’s development while also caring for our own well-being. One of the most powerful tools we can incorporate...
Sleep is the foundation of learning, growth, and emotional well-being, yet many of our children with Down syndrome struggle to get the rest they need. While physical factors such...
As parents of children with Down syndrome, we often hear about the challenges—delayed milestones, low muscle tone, sensory sensitivities. But what if we could shift our focus from limitations...
In this video, we talk about the incredible developmental benefits of encouraging our children to play on a diagonal while sitting. This simple activity lays the groundwork for essential...