Muddy Moose Occupational Therapy

For all the tappers and fidgeters out there, check out Clint Pulver's story #gamechanger

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy back-to-school this week Here are a few ways to offer support to our kiddos during their return to school this year: Try not to take things too seriously - find time daily for some humour and family fun Make time daily to check in while validating their feelings - it's okay for kids to feel any range of emotions, the important part is being able to express themselves and get help with problem solving and planning if needed ...Acknowledge and celebrate the small victories and positives each day - whatever the goals are for school this year, set baby steps to tackle what this school year has to bring! Here's to a great school year!

We're so excited to introduce Flocabulary programming this Fall in Mud Club These educational hip-hop videos teach social-emotional skills in a really fun and engaging way! Topics include: Managing frustration and worry, Building empathy, Conflict resolution, Active listening, Oversharing and so much more! Check out part of their Meditation video

A Muddy Moose OT Update: In striving to provide safe, consistent and engaging therapy services to families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Muddy Moose will be offering ONLY online services into the foreseeable future. We continue to support kids and families throughout BC with our online therapy program Mud Club. Check out our website www.muddymoose.co to learn more and stay tuned for exciting news about Mud Club Jr. starting soon! Please be in touch if you have any questions or wish to try the Mud Club free trial!

Great reminders from GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children for managing power struggles with children

TIPS TO A SMOOTH TRANSITION OFF SCREEN 1 Establish TIME LIMITS before joining a game or turning on the TV. Give a specific time that screen time will end (e.g. 1:00pm) 2 Help BUILD A BRIDGE back to reality by sitting with your child a few minutes before getting off screen, ask questions and check out their progress to show interest in their world 3 Follow screen time with 60 minutes of "GREEN TIME - swinging, jumping and running are great vestibular activities to help self-regulate after screen time

Minecraft is changing the game for sure! Great article on the benefits of Minecraft for kids with autism Minecraft: Education Edition

Games are a definite Club favourite!

These Make & Model worlds have been so much fun to check out in Mud Club! A touch of competition mixed with Minecraft: Education Edition's sandbox gaming style is the perfect combination for endless fun and learning

Mud Club helps kids roll-up their sleeves and learn by doing, all in a fun online therapy environment. MUD was made for play! www.muddymoose.co

Check out GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children's 4 expert videos to help us better recognize and support anxiety in our kiddos during this pandemic. There's some great stuff here to help shape a healthy parenting perspective during challenging times

We're celebrating the end of school this week in style with Minecraft: Education Edition's Graduation Celebration There'll be fireworks, games and snacks for our Digital Mud Club members to virtually enjoy together. Way to go students for ending this crazy school year strong!!

A creative gift idea for Father's Day that requires no shopping and will build many memories! The Seasoned Mom - Easy Family Recipes