All Episodes
The OT is IN with Sarah Collins the Homeschool OT — 102 episodes
What I Wish I Knew When I Started Homeschooling- Dad Version
Resetting Expectations for the New Homeschool Year/ what I wish I knew as a new homeschool parent
How to Raise Expectations Without Power Struggles in Your Homeschool
When Reading and Talking Both Feel Hard for Kids
Supporting Struggling Readers: Tips for Homeschooling Parents
Initiation and Follow-Through – Why Knowing What to Do Is Not Enough
Working Memory- Why Information Falls Apart Throughout the Day
Balancing Tech and Handwriting: Supporting Your Child's Growth
Beyond Perfection: How to Foster Legible and Functional Handwriting
When Kids Need to Move: Creating Sensory Spaces at Home That Actually Help Regulation
When Kids Can't Sit Still: Understanding What Their Bodies Are Telling You
The Emotional Power of Family Reading: Fostering Vocabulary and Connection
Making Literacy Feel Natural in Your Everyday Life
Rethinking Rhythm: Starting With Your Child, Not the Curriculum
Balancing Acceptance and Expectation: Building Executive Functioning in Homeschooling and Parenting
From Checklists to Flexibility: Helping Kids Plan Their Day
Breaking Perfectionism: Encouraging Creative Process and Resilience in Art
How Working Memory Shapes Literacy: Practical Tips to support the missing link between executive functioning and reading
Beyond Small Talk: Weather's Role in Learning, Connection, and Executive Function
Understanding Social Pressures and Masking in Kids
Raising Resilient Kids: Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation in the Digital Age
How to Spot and Support Social and Executive Functioning Skills in Your Child
How Movement Influences Learning: OT Insights for Parents
Turning Letters Into Play: How Doodling Builds Handwriting Skills with Sarah Muldoon
Body Awareness- Indoor Activities
Teaching Kids Healthy Habits: Building Lifelong Wellness
Navigating the Teen Years: Building Connection and Independence at Home
Rethinking Note Taking: Strategies, Mindsets, and Making It Work for Your Child
Navigating Sibling Sensory Needs and Homeschooling Wins and Fails
Raising Resilient Learners: When and How to Talk About Diagnoses with Your Kids
Tackling Homeschool Guilt and Finding Your Own Path with Kelly Edwards
Modern Stress, Ancient Responses: Why Moms Need Rest and How to Get It
Family, Finances, and Flexibility: OT Amirra Condelee on Real-Life Career Transitions
Setting Up a Homeschool Day: Rhythm, Flexibility, and Presuming Competence
Shifting From Compliance to Connection: The Power of Declarative Language in Supporting Kids
Using Music to Support Regulation, Learning, and Connection in Homeschooling and Therapy
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Support for Families
Misophonia Explained: Causes, Triggers, and Real Life Solutions
Strategies for Enhancing Cognitive Skills in Children
Mindful Moments: Supporting Focus and Calm in Children
Tackling Childhood Anxiety: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Translating OT Concepts: Creating a Children's Book for Sensory Processing Awareness
Practical Tips for handwriting- how to know and what to do if the issue is motor planning
Benefits of Outdoor Education to Meet Sensory Needs
Unlocking Writing Confidence in Children: The Role of Personal Expression
Understanding Dysgraphia: Tools and Strategies for Homeschoolers
Strengthening Executive Functions through Play: Insights from Carol Brown of Equipping Minds
Redefining Rest: An approach to Spiritual, Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Rest
Navigating Feeding Challenges from picky eaters to feeding disorders
Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in Neurotypical Spaces: Practical Tips and Insights
Ask The OT, A Special 50th Episode
Connection Over Curriculum: Building Strong Bonds in Homeschooling
Transforming Fashion for Sensory Needs: An Interview with Julia, Adaptive Apparel Pioneer
Resources and Reassurance: Homeschooling Fears, Legal Questions, and Expert Tips
Navigating Homeschool Priorities with Amy Sloan: From Family Dynamics to Crisis Management
Engaging Children Through Project-Based and Interest-Led Homeschooling
Prioritizing Slow in Homeschooling: A chat with Leslie Martino
Collaborative Problem-Solving in Education and Parenting
Executive Functioning Skills for Families: Holiday Edition
Building Your Support Network as a Homeschooling Parent Especially During the Holiday Season
Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting Skills
Outdoor Adventures: Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Nature-Based Therapy with Carmela Trejo
Practical Learning Tools from a Homeschool Graduate: Sensory Kits for Homeschool Success
Reading, Writing, and Growing: The Bigger Picture of Developing Fine Motor Skills in Children
Disability Inclusion and Homeschooling: Lindsey Larsen Shares Her Unique Perspective and Resources
Connecting Speech, Phonemic Awareness, and Literacy: Sydney Bassard Explains it All
Hyperlexia Uncovered: Navigating Challenges and Developing Strengths
Dyslexia Demystified: Marianne Sunderland's Approach and Homeschooling Tips
Homeschooling During Crisis: Finding Balance with Self-Care and Family Support
Cultivating Calm: Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation in Children and Practical Solutions for Parents
Sensory Processing and Co-Regulation: Insights for Parents
Parenting with Co-Regulation
Bonus Episode: Ask the OT about Impulsivity
Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child Development
Preserving Childhood in a Digital World: Greta Eskridge's Expertise for Families
Sensory Safe Evacuation: Preparing for Emergencies with Kids' Sensory Needs in Mind
Understanding Hippotherapy: Therapeutic Equestrian Activities for Children's Development
Understanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for Homeschoolers
Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better Handwriting
Supporting Children Through Play-Based Reflex Integration
Exploring Primitive Reflexes: From Birth to Integration
Tailored Kids' Activities from Crafts to Sleep: Insights from Connie O'Neill
Understanding Screen Time Effects on Children's Development and Relationships
Practical Sleep Solutions for Children: Insights from Occupational Therapy
Neuro Affirming Homeschool Environments with Keisha Berry
Parenthood and Homeschooling: Choosing the Right Activities for a Balanced Lifestyle
Navigating the Interoceptive Sense: Insights and Strategies for Parents
From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Homeschool
Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline Santangelo
Beyond the Five Senses: Understanding Your Child's Interoceptive World with Cara Kosinski
Executive Functioning in Homeschooling: A Teenager's Experience with Organization and Planning
Exploring Unique Learning Paths in Homeschooling with Guest Amy Bodkin
Streamlining Your Space: Organizing for Better Executive Functioning
The Impact of Music on Executive Functioning: A Homeschooling Perspective
Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting Success
How Form Drawing Supports Vision, Handwriting, and Academics
Harnessing the Great Outdoors for Visual Development and Learning
Beyond 20/20 Vision: Understanding the Crucial Aspects of Visual Assessment in Children
The Evolving Landscape of Homeschool Community Support
Unveiling the Role of Occupational Therapy in Homeschooling
What to Expect at the OT Clinic: A Conversation on Sensory Therapy for Kids
Decoding Behavior in Homeschooling: Sensory Overwhelm, Emotional Control, and Perseverance