Time In, Child's Lead, & Leaf Rainbows

 December 2024 NewsletterHi read,The holiday season is here! With all the busyness of December, it's a wonderful time to slow down and focus on the little moments of connection with your child. We're here to share inspiration to make this season mea

December 2024 Newsletter Hi read, The holiday season is here! With all the busyness of December, it's a wonderful time to slow down and focus on the little moments of connection with your child. We're here to share inspiration to make this season meaningful and joyful for your family. 🌟 💚 OT Tip-of-the-Month for More Joy & Ease in Daily Life The holidays can feel like a whirlwind, but slowing down to spend intentional time with your child can make all the difference. Humans are wired for connection—it's how we learn, grow, and develop. Whether it's reading a favorite book, engaging in pretend play, or letting your child lead a backyard adventure, "time in" is about giving your undivided attention and letting them take charge. These simple moments build trust, joy, and confidence—and can help you and your child feel more connected in this busy season. ☀️ Recommended Resource-of-the-Month: This article beautifully highlights how letting your child guide activities can spark their independence and creativity while deepening your connection. It's a simple but powerful approach to support their development—and a great way to enjoy meaningful time together! Read it here. 🌳 OKOT Story & Service Updates On a recent walk through the woods, the kids were inspired by the vibrant colors of fallen leaves and decided to create a rainbow out of them! 🌈🍁 It was so fun to watch them take cues from nature and express their creativity. Along the way, they were also strengthening visual perception skills like scanning and visual discrimination—all while enjoying a playful, hands-on experience. OKOT Service Updates:   California:  We have a few spots left for individual OT sessions starting in December & January! Apply here for one-on-one occupational therapy for your child.   We have 1 spot left in the following groups! Tuesday 3:30pm in Tilden 4-6 year olds Wednesday 3:30pm in Joaquin Miller 8-10 year olds Thursday 3:30pm in Tilden 7-8 year olds  Thursday 3:30pm in Joaquin Miller 5-7 year olds Apply here to get one of these last spots.   Wisconsin: Fall groups in Owen Conservation Park are full! You may still apply here to join the waitlist. We will fill any new groups from our waitlist so apply now to have the best chance of placement when we open new groups or services.   If you have already applied, current applications are being reviewed and spots offered based on availability and needs of the child and group.    Cheers, Gabbi & all of us at OKOT Apply Now 2930 Domingo Avenue #1092 Berkeley, California 94705, USA Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences here. No hard feelings!