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Is your child struggling to regulate their emotions or develop motor skills? 🧠

Discover why body awareness matters and what parents can do to support sensory development. In this conversation, Dr. Quiara Smith breaks down occupational therapy interventions, sensory processing, and practical tools to help kids feel more connected to their bodies.

Key Takeaways:
✓ How sensory integration impacts emotional regulation
✓ Signs of sensory processing challenges in kids
✓ When to seek occupational therapy services
✓ Pelvic floor dysfunction & neurodivergence connection
✓ How parents can support their child's nervous system

Ready to help your child thrive? Occupational therapy and sensory-focused interventions can make all the difference.

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Your child's magic doesn't live in a toy. It lives in them. 🩰✨

Rebecca breaks down something every parent needs to understand — transitional objects.

That beloved stuffed animal.
The worn-out blanket.
Sophie's ballet slippers.

They're not just things. They're how our kids feel safe in a world that can feel chaotic.

But the real goal?
Helping them realize the magic was never in the object — it was in them all along.

🎙️ Beyond the Stories | Ep. 6 — Rita, Sophie Pierce & Rebecca Callahan on the deeper meaning behind Sophie's Slippers

I sent a “I’m cranky and I need you” text yesterday.
My dear friend then showed up with ceviche and a beautiful homemade lentil salad. No questions asked.
And for the first time I just allowed it - with no “you didn’t have to.” I received it, with the biggest smile on my face, and devoured the treat with her watching.
Asking for help IS reciprocity. it’s the part we skip.
I truly believe building a village means letting it hold you too. 🌱
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