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Halloween
Jessica McMurdie

Spooky Slime

Let’s get messy! In occupational therapy we have a few good and gooey reasons to make slime!

Introducing different textures in a fun way can help some kids improve their tolerance to wet and sticky textures. When your child can tolerate other wet and squishy textures such as finger paint and playdough, making slime may be a fun thing to try.

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Halloween
Jessica McMurdie

Spooktacular Halloween OT Activities

Halloween is almost here! Enjoy these festive “OT Tested and Kid Approved” Halloween activities while supporting your child’s development. Discover the therapeutic benefits of these Halloween inspired therapy activities to do at home or in the clinic.

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Halloween
Jessica McMurdie

Spotlight on Children’s Mental Health

Now is the time to support, encourage and provide resources for children who are struggling with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems. Raising awareness about mental health in children is the first step in being able to provide help and hope for kids and families who are facing these challenges. As parents, teachers and caregivers we can make a difference by intervening early to positively impact a child’s social and emotional well being.

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Clever cookies & snacks
Jessica McMurdie

Edible Pencil Cookie

Go ahead, chew on this pencil eraser! As a matter of fact, feel free to eat the entire pencil…. cookie pencil that is! This graham cracker pencil cookie is sure to inspire your young writer. “Pick up your pencil” will have a whole new meaning after you’ve tried these cute and crunchy pencil cookies.

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Activities
Jessica McMurdie

Back To School Party

Do you have the back to school blues? Feeling nervous? Excited? Or perhaps “nerve-cited” as one of my little clients described how she felt about starting kindergarten. However you feel, going back to school after summer break is a BIG transition for both kids and parents. Kids may be excited to see friends they’ve missed over the summer, but feel unsure about other aspects of school.Feelings of worry or even anxiety in kids can be expected during this transition time. Questions like… Who will be in my class? Are my friends in my class? Will I like my teacher? Who will I sit with at lunch? Who can I play with at recess? What if I miss the bus? All of these concerns are valid ones, so be sure to reassure your child by telling them that everything is figureoutable!

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Easy Strawberry Jam by Jessica McMurdie
Activities
Jessica McMurdie

Easy Strawberry Jam

Easy Strawberry Jam Have you ever tasted a juicy, red ripe strawberry or eaten a plump raspberry that’s deliciously sweet and perfectly tart? Wouldn’t it

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Friendship Party

Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these friendship themed...

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