Challenging behavior can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. But what if we could see these behaviors as messages from the brain—a way our minds tell us, “I’m doing my best to protect you!”? That’s where a little bit of user-friendly brain science can make a world of difference. Making the Invisible Visible For […]

Tips for Therapy, Home, and School I came across the work of Marti Smith, OTR when I was still in the therapy office. We developed a friendship across the miles as I was working on Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses. And when her new book Sensory Healing after Developmental Trauma came out, I scooped it right up! One of the things […]

A Back-to-School Guide for Parents and Therapists As I write this, the back-to-school season is in full swing here in the U.S., bringing a hearty mix of emotions to the surface for everyone involved. Whether you find yourself excited each fall or overwhelmed or nostalgic or anxious or all of the above, this blog post […]

A Parent’s Guide to Tiger Moments Angry outbursts can do serious harm. Hitting, breaking a sibling’s toy, yelling at the teacher…these behaviors do more than just hurt people in the moment. Explosive behavior can cause lasting damage in relationships and perpetuate even more feelings of anger (and shame). So it makes sense that parents, teachers, […]