The Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood Intervention
“When we know better, we do better.” — Maya Angelou I once noticed a child within my own family walking on his toes. I gently told the parents, “Just keep an eye on it.” What followed wasn’t curiosity, but a wave of worry, quiet defensiveness, and subtle pulling away. That moment stayed with me. Over […]
Is It Just a Phase?- Behavioural Red Flags to Look Out For
Crying before breakfast, fights with siblings, tantrums, and isolation; whenever we see these signs, we tell ourselves, “It’s probably just a phase”. Sometimes, yes. But, sometimes, persistence of such behaviours can be a sign of concern. A child acting out in public or at home can have a huge impact on both the child and […]
Navigating Healthcare with Children with Special Needs – Steps Ahead
Diagnosis sets you on a journey of finding the right professionals, asking the right questions, and building your child’s care network. That stage is like crossing a river — challenging, but with a sense of direction. What comes next is often harder to talk about. Intervention planning feels more like navigating a flood. There are […]
Navigating Healthcare with Children with Special Needs
A few days ago, a friend casually asked what I do for a living. I told him about a workshop I had just conducted with children who have special needs—children who laugh freely, think deeply and navigate the world in beautifully unique ways. He glanced at me and said, “Oh, I’ve seen kids like that. […]
Supporting Smooth Transitions: Helping Children (and Parents) Move Through Change
Whether it’s switching off the TV or going off the schedule, transitions can feel like small tsunami waves for a child. They are inconvenient, confusing, overwhelming, and deeply distressing. All these emotions for a child, no wonder they’re having a difficult time moving from one activity to another. But, there’s a way to support these […]
“Am I Doing Enough?” Understanding and Coping with Parental Guilt
It’s 8:45 PM. You’ve had a long, draining day at work, and your child is asking for one more episode of Peppa Pig. You know a bedtime story might be better, but you’re too exhausted. You give in and the guilt sets in. Then later, you open Instagram or scroll through a WhatsApp group, and […]
Square Peg in a Round Hole: No-One-Size-Fits All
We are taught from a very young age how to express ourselves, how to be in a box; smile when it’s a happy occasion, laugh when someone makes a joke, and cry when life is hard. As we grow older, we realise life isn’t that black and white. Emotions don’t follow fixed rules. They’re messy, […]