What I’ve Learned as an OT and a Mom of Two Boys
As an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience, I’ve worked with countless families, coached parents through meltdowns, and taught children strategies to calm their bodies and minds.

As an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience, I’ve worked with countless families, coached parents through meltdowns, and taught children strategies to calm their bodies and minds.

The Hybrid Approach: Supporting Both Parent and Child I call this a hybrid approach because it’s not just about what the child needs in the moment, and it’s not just about parenting techniques—it’s about both of you. After a meltdown, two nervous systems have been through a storm: your child’s and yours.

The Power of Co-Regulation: What It Is and How to Do It Explain the concept of co-regulation (nervous system to nervous system). Teach simple ways to stay regulated so your child can borrow your calm.

Feeling constantly on edge, overstimulated, or burnt out? Discover how nervous system dysregulation contributes to stress and sensory overwhelm—and how OT strategies like the Safe & Sound Protocol and Nervous System Reset can help you return to calm.