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Help! I Have Kids!
Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
Help! I Have Kids!
7 Back to School Tips as a Mom of 5 and Pediatric OT
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Are you dreading the first day back to school because of the hard transition between summer and school schedules?
Believe me, I understand! As a mom of 5 and pediatric OT I have had many years to perfect the process of getting out of the door on the first day of school. Each year brings new challenges as my kids change and we just learn to adapt!
You know your child best, I'm just hear to give you my personal experience and clinical expertise to help you make the best decisions for your household!
In this episode, we talk about routines, visual schedules, skills your child can master before the start of school, appropriate shoes and backpacks, and tips to make the first day of school easier for everyone in the house!
Check out our other episodes to prepare you for back to school!
- Backpacks, Routines & School Prep Tips from an OT Mom: https://youtu.be/IKRpDXSF0PY
- Mentally Preparing for Back-to-School With an Anxious Child: https://youtu.be/91YCg8ZMyrg
- Navigating 504 Plans, IEPs, and classroom accommodations: https://youtu.be/OWSLr1kBsN8