Parent resources
Guides and downloadable resources
A growing area of practical materials you can take home and use.
First-grade readiness guide
What school actually demands — and what matters less than people think.
What to notice before first grade
A parent observation list, not a diagnostic checklist.
Fine-motor activity ideas
Everyday activities that build hands without feeling like practice.
Handwriting guide for parents
How to support writing at home without turning it into a battle.
Understanding pencil grip
When an 'unusual' grip actually matters, and when it doesn't.
Helping children become more independent
Small steps that hand responsibility over gradually.
Questions to ask when you're considering OT
What's worth clarifying before starting a process.
Is there a topic you'd like a guide on?
I'd genuinely like to know what would help — it shapes what I write next.
Not sure exactly what your child needs? You can start with a conversation.
You don't need to diagnose the difficulty yourself. You can simply describe what you're seeing, and we'll start from a shared understanding of whether an occupational therapy assessment or treatment is appropriate.