Your Questions, Answered: Monthly Q&A on Child Development and Play.

Parenting is full of questions, whether you’re wondering about sensory play ideas, developmental milestones, or strategies to support your child’s growth, I’m here to help! That’s why I’m excited to introduce my Monthly Q&A, where you’ll get occupational therapy guidance on everything from fine motor skills and executive functioning to toilet training and engaging play activities.

This exclusive email series is designed to offer practical, research-backed advice to make parenting easier, more informed, and more enjoyable. Whether you need quick tips or in-depth insights, my goal is to provide clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies that you can apply right away.

What Can I Ask About?

Children develop in unique and fascinating ways, and no two journeys are the same. If you’ve ever wondered about any of these topics, you’re in the right place:

✅ Fine motor skills milestones – What’s typical at different ages, and how can you support hand strength and dexterity?
✅ Gross motor development – How to encourage balance, coordination, and movement skills in early childhood.
✅ Toilet training strategies – Signs of readiness, common challenges, and how to make transitions smoother.
✅ Sensory play ideas – How different textures, movements, and tools help with regulation, focus, and skill-building.
✅ Loose parts play – Why open-ended materials encourage creativity, cognitive development, and problem-solving.
✅ Water play – The developmental benefits of water-based sensory activities and fun ways to incorporate them.
✅ Language development – Supporting communication skills, early vocabulary, and expressive language growth.
✅ Social-emotional milestones – Helping children build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
✅ Executive functioning – Strategies for improving focus, planning, and emotional regulation in daily life.
✅ Educational toys – How to choose age-appropriate, skill-building toys for 1- to 6-year-olds.
✅ Free printable activities for preschoolers – Fun, hands-on learning materials that foster early childhood development.

If any of these topics sound familiar, or if you have any other questions, I’d love to hear from you!