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Heavy Work: Helping Your Child Feel Calm and Organized
Lindsey Lubel, OTR/L

Do you feel like your child always has “ants in their pants” or gets upset easily? Does your child have frequent meltdowns or seem to bump into everything around them?

Some children have difficulty with emotional regulation and sensory processing. These children may benefit from heavy work activities, which help calm, organize, and regulate their bodies.

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When Is the Right Time to Have Your Child Evaluated?
Dr. Matt Levy, Psy. D and Nurture Advisory Council Member

One of the most common questions parents ask is: “When should I have my child evaluated?” Many families worry they’re jumping in too soon, or they’ve heard the myth that evaluations can’t be done until first grade. The truth is, psychologists can often identify important “red flags” as early as preschool or kindergarten—sometimes as young as 4½ to 5 years old.

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