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Feeding Therapy Advice for Happy Eating

12th Jan 2022

We asked several feeding therapists:  If there was one piece of advice that you'd like to share with families who are in pediatric feeding therapy, what would it be?  Below are their thoughtful answers.  We hope you find these helpful, motivating, and insightful as you go through your feeding journey! Remember that It's Not Your Fault "I think one of the biggest factors tha …
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An SLP's 5 Favorite Z-Vibe Tips for Speech Therapy

1st Jun 2021

There are over  35 different tip attachments for the Z-Vibe - a lot!  Options are great, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start.  Check out the video below for Angeliki Xygka's recommendations on her favorite "must-have" tip attachments to start with. . . Video Transcription: Hello!  Today I will show you the 5 must-have Z-Vibe tools for …
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How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020

This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski. Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane: You were in school and had to give a presentation to your class. Even though you knew all the information, you hate public speaking and were feeling nervous and stressed. Did …
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety - 4 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 7th May 2020

A wonderful guest blog post from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski on ways to cope with stress and anxiety - perfect for all year round, but especially during these uncertain times with COVID-19. With all the changes in routines, not getting as much time to play outside, and having limited interactions with family and friends, we have to expect that our kids are going to be more dysregul …
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