by Melissa Collier | Feb 19, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, Inspirational
Creative problem-solving is one of those terms that gets thrown about, but not everyone knows what it means. Kids learn to be creative problem-solvers through various activities; art, imaginative play, woodworking, computer repair and more. When encouraged in kids and...
by Melissa Collier | Dec 29, 2020 | Inspirational
Growth may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about the challenges, plot twists, and bewilderment of 2020. However, when reflecting on the year, we’ve seen and experienced incredible growth despite the extraordinary circumstances. Everyone was so...
by Melissa Collier | Sep 17, 2019 | For Parents/Caregivers, Inspirational
Have you ever picked up a parenting magazine or run across an online article and read something that describes you to a tee? This recently happened when a parent of one of our clients read this article. After the “AHA” cartoon lightbulb faded from above her head, she...
by Melissa Collier | Jul 9, 2019 | For Parents/Caregivers, For Educators, Inspirational
Twenty years ago when my daughter was in pre-school and kindergarten, her teachers repeatedly told us that her severe shyness was “an issue.” This pattern continued throughout her school years. No teacher, doctor or counselor ever mentioned pediatric occupational...
by Melissa Collier | Aug 5, 2018 | Inspirational
Truly listening, watching as they interact with one another and their surroundings, and helping them react positively to what they find are a few of the things that make working with children a joy. The Mister Rogers’ Neighbor documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor...
