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kidsView Occupational Therapy kidsView Occupational Therapy strives to teach kids skills to be compassionate, build confidence, and feel comfortable in his or her skin.

Nature, animals, and mindfulness are many techniques used though each session is individualized to the child.

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

We have a new and updated website to share!

kidsView now offers telehealth which allows us to see kids across Washington State.

We also are now offering an online, self-paced parenting course. This course is designed for every and any parent and is full of parenting tips and techniques.

Check it out and pass it on!
https://www.kidsviewot.com

10/08/2026

Check our online parenting course!

Parent Like A Professional is a self paced, online course designed to pick your topic of interest and watch the lesson a...
10/06/2026

Parent Like A Professional is a self paced, online course designed to pick your topic of interest and watch the lesson at your convenience. Designed by a pediatric occupational therapist with 26 years of experience, this course is the ultimate parenting partner. The course is outlined as follows:

Module 1: Sensory Processing
Module 2: Emotion Recognition and Regulation
Module 3:Behavior Management
Module 4: Food and Mood
Module 5:: The Need for Nature
Parenting In A Pinch:
•Chores
•Depression
•Discipline
•Disrespect
•Entitlement
•Screens
•Sleep
•Three Common Parenting Styles
•Parenting Classroom Modifications for School Success

With more videos being uploaded all the time as new topics arise, this courses guaranteed to improve your parenting skills. And that is priceless! Link in bio!

10/06/2026

Looking for help with parenting?
Struggling to understand why your child does what they do? Grasping for help to build a lifelong connection with your kids?

Help has arrived!

Finally, a class on parenting that includes the knowledge of an occupational therapist with training in psychology and experience as a parent. Join the community on a mission to be the best parents we can be!

This course is a 7 hour, self paced online course, broken up by topic so the classes are easy to find. Follow the link and sign up today.

https://parentlikeaprofessional.teachable.com/l/pdp/parent-like-a-professional1

Today we made elder berry syrup and elder flower syrup. When prepared with a sugar water, both the berries and the flowe...
04/28/2024

Today we made elder berry syrup and elder flower syrup. When prepared with a sugar water, both the berries and the flowers (pollen) make great syrups that can be used for fun or medicinal purposes. Right now is elder flower season so these plants are ready to be processed. This is the time to get those kids outside, identifying plants, and then cooking with them.

The recipe for these syrups is:

Ingredients:

For 1.8 liters / 7.5 cups:
1430 g/50.5 oz (about 6.5 cups) granulated sugar
946 ml/1 quart (4 cups) water
40 g (2.5 Tbsp) food-grade citric acid
30 big elderflower heads (at least 140g), if using more, the more intense the flavor will be
1 organic lemon, cut into slices (optional)

Directions:

Remove any insects or debris from the elderflower blossoms. Do not wash them, as they will lose a lot of flavor.
Combine sugar, water, and citric acid in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved (no need to boil). Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Trim the thick stems away from the elderflower heads and discard. Try to remove as much of the stems as you can.
Add the blossoms and the lemon slices (if using) to a large glass jar or a big bowl.
Pour the cool syrup into the jar/bowl with the elderflower blossoms. Make sure that the blossoms are immersed in the syrup. A small plate can help press them down. Cover the jar/bowl with a lid or a tea towel and let it steep at cool temperature (a cool room or the fridge) for 48 hours, stirring the syrup once daily.
Strain the syrup through a fine-meshed sieve lined with a cheesecloth or a paper towel into a clean jar/bottle.
Bottle the syrup – use tight screw tops. This syrup will usually keep for 1 year as is, stored in a dark, cool place (cellar/fridge). To make sure it keeps this long or even longer, after straining, you can boil the syrup for 5 minutes in a large pot before filling it into into bottles. Once opened, store the bottle in the fridge.
Enjoy!

I have a new favorite book, written by author Scott Kloos. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you should have this bo...
01/24/2024

I have a new favorite book, written by author Scott Kloos.

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you should have this book on your bookshelf. The kids will be motivated and educated enough to go out and identify, forage, and use the plants that are right at their fingertips. The best part is that they are down on the ground pulling up roots, looking up and picking leaves, and exploring their environment. So much sensory input I would be here all day if I were to list them all. The benefits are endless!!

*the geographical area covered includes Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. Happy foraging!!

The Minds Journal reminds us that we ARE nature. No wonder it’s so healing!
10/13/2023

The Minds Journal reminds us that we ARE nature. No wonder it’s so healing!

09/13/2023

The vestibular system and the visual system coordinate with each other to control visual focus (as well as balance and spatial orientation). This connection is known as the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR). The VOR has the role of keeping the eyes still during head motion and is known as gaze stability.👀

In the video, you can see how the eyes are repeatedly trying to stabilize the gaze, even after the spinning has stopped. Why?? Because the vestibular system is still feeling the physiological effects from spinning and it is telling the brain that things are not steady yet. The eye jerking or nystagmus you see will stop when the fluid in the vestibular canals settle back down. This should only take a couple of seconds, otherwise it is indicative of a neurological problem.🧠

The dizziness and disorientation come from the vestibular system being behind vision and needing to get the message that the spinning has stopped. That way, the input it is sending into the brain will match what the eyes are sending…which is that the spinning has stopped. We confuse the brain when conflicting information comes in from these systems and it will respond with nausea, dizziness, and even panic.🫨

The kids with this type of disconnect present with clumsiness, fear of leaving the safety of the ground, avoidance of activities that change the head position from upright, strong emotional reactions, blurred vision, and even dizziness. 😵‍💫

Keeping that vestibular system running effectively requires continuously putting the head in different positions. From hanging upside down to climbing trees to gymnastics to looking for bugs to yoga positions, there are many ways to keep that VOR working effectively. Getting kids outside will intrinsically motivate most of these crucial head movements that make them feel safe, oriented, and stable. 😃

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