Use these social emotional learning activities to help children develop positive relationships, behaving ethically, and handle challenging situations.| The OT Toolbox
These breathing exercises for kids cover themes for a whole year. Use these deep breathing activities as self-regulation strategies.| The OT Toolbox
What is breath control and how to use this deep breathing exercise as a self-regulation strategy for achieving a calm alert state?| The OT Toolbox
Welcome to the OT Toolbox Hi, I’m Colleen! From an OT making $3/hour to an online OT serving millions around the world… After working in the occupational therapy field for many years, I had started a family. By the time my third baby was born (I now have four kids!), I was looking for childcare ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.| The OT Toolbox
Understanding sensory dysregulation is key to getting a handle on all things sensory processing and meltdowns. Use these tips and supports.| The OT Toolbox
Relaxation breathing is a powerful calming tool for self-regulation and coping. Try these 3 effective relaxation breath strategies.| The OT Toolbox
Mindfulness in kids and the whole family is so important for self regulation, emotions, behaviors, and health. Here are mindfulness tools!| The OT Toolbox
Emotional regulation and executive function are connected in more ways than one. Emotions, self-awareness and self-monitoring skills impact function.| The OT Toolbox
Use these sensory coping strategies for kids to help children regulate through sensory strategies. These sensory skills can be used to cope anywhere!| The OT Toolbox
Having an emotions check in for kids is a critical piece of the social emotional skills puzzle. We know the value of addressing emotions and self regulation in mental health. The simple act of checking in with our kids’ feelings and emotions is pivotal in benefiting overall mindset, emotional intelligence, and much more. Here, we’ll ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
Symptoms of too much screen time can look like many things in children and teenagers. Lack of focus, moodiness, behaviors, frustration and more.| The OT Toolbox