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Growing Strong Roots:  an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience

Growing Strong Roots:  an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience

著者： Lee-Anne Bloom MS OTR/L; Oak Bloom OT
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As a mom, owner and Occupational Therapist at Oak Bloom OT working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. 人間関係 個人的成功 子育て 心理学 心理学・心の健康 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Family Communication and Emotional Resilience at Home: Introducing "Complaint O’Clock"

    Family Communication and Emotional Resilience at Home: Introducing "Complaint O’Clock"
    2025/12/02

    Episode: Complaint O'Clock – A Family Ritual for Emotional Expression and conflict management

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Welcome and Podcast Overview

    00:27 – Mission: Helping Families Raise Resilient Children

    00:50 – Invitation to Grow and Bloom Together

    01:00 – Introducing Complaint O’Clock

    01:19 – Emotional Intensity in Neurodivergent Kids

    01:40 – Wanting Children to Feel Heard Without Overwhelm

    02:03 – Discovering That the Whole Family Benefits

    02:37 – What Complaint O’Clock Looks Like

    03:03 – Ground rules

    04:00 – The "triforce of communication" framework for responses

    04:30 – Using the Triforce Framework at Home

    04:54 – Creating a Focused, Distraction-Free Space

    05:19 – Explaining the Triforce in Detail- communication Goals in Three Categories

    06:08 – Listening, Empathy, and Problem-Solving Options

    06:32 – Additional Ground Rules for Respectful Sharing

    06:59 – Three-Minute Pause for Regulation

    07:25 – Why Complaint O’Clock Works

    07:44 – A Safe Container for Family Expression

    08:39 – Teaching Emotional Regulation and Communication

    09:01 – A Real-Life Example of Vulnerability and Repair

    09:22 – Growth Through Reflecting and Owning Mistakes

    09:45 – “Know Better, Do Better” Mindset

    09:53 – How Complaint O’Clock Has Transformed the Family

    10:13 – Reducing Complaints and Strengthening Skills

    10:18 – Encouragement to Try It at Home

    Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from creating a safe space for emotional expression in their family. Thanks for listening to Growing Strong Roots!

    About Oak Bloom OT

    Oak Bloom OT provides holistic occupational therapy for children in Oakland, California, helping them develop functional life skills through interest-led learning and strong family collaboration.

    If You Found This Episode Helpful

    Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from creating a safe space for emotional expression in their family.

    Thanks for listening to Growing Strong Roots!
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    10 分
  • Aggressive Child? An OT’s Approach to Understanding and Managing Aggression in Children

    Aggressive Child? An OT’s Approach to Understanding and Managing Aggression in Children
    2025/11/25

    In this episode of Growing Strong Roots, occupational therapist Lee-Anne Bloom explains how to understand and manage aggressive behavior in children through a regulation-focused lens. Instead of viewing aggression as defiance, she explores the sensory, emotional, and communication needs underneath the behavior and offers practical OT strategies for prevention, co-regulation, emotional awareness, and meaningful repair after conflict.

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    Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and mission [00:00:27] Raising sturdy children with science-based strategies [00:01:00] The goal: helping children self-regulate before they act aggressively [00:01:12] How OTs view aggression as a signal, not defiance [00:01:40] Looking beneath behavior to identify underlying causes [00:01:52] HALT framework: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired [00:02:23] Why relationship and trust matter for co-regulation [00:02:43] Adults staying grounded and modeling calm [00:03:08] Using tone, body language, and breathing to co-regulate [00:03:36] Sensory diet activities for regulatory support [00:04:03] Creating a safe space for intense emotions and release [00:04:35] Deep pressure tools for calming the nervous system [00:05:10] Structure and predictability during transitions [00:05:38] Teaching emotional awareness and self-expression [00:06:30] Repair, reflect, and reset after aggressive moments [00:06:56] Practicing alternative responses and role play [00:07:18] Supporting meaningful apologies and understanding impact [00:07:41] Introducing consequences with clarity and consistency [00:08:39] Episode wrap-up and future topics

    About Oak Bloom OT

    Oak Bloom OT provides holistic, child-led occupational therapy in Oakland, California, helping children develop functional life skills through meaningful activities and strong family collaboration.

    If You Found This Episode Helpful

    Please like, subscribe, and share with someone raising or working with young children.

    Thanks for listening — see you next time on Growing Strong Roots!
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    9 分
  • Helping Kids Build Healthy Screen Habits: an OT’s Guide to a Balanced Digital Diet

    Helping Kids Build Healthy Screen Habits: an OT’s Guide to a Balanced Digital Diet
    2025/11/04
    Episode: How Screens Impact Neurodivergent Kids and What Parents Can Do In this episode, Lee-Anne Bloom, occupational therapist and mom, dives into the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children in the age of screens. She explains how ADHD, autism, and sensory differences make screen use more intense, why dopamine crashes can lead to emotional and behavioral struggles, and how parents can structure balanced free time using a “plate” model of focus, movement, creativity, connection, and moderated screen use. Learn practical, research-based strategies to help your child self-regulate, enjoy screens without conflict, and grow resilient. Download printable PDF for step-by-step at-home instructions Watch on Youtube Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and Podcast Mission Introduction to Growing Strong Roots and supporting families through occupational therapy strategies. 00:48 – Parenting Challenges with Screens Why modern digital devices create new difficulties for children and parents. 01:30 – Neurodivergent Brains and Screen Impact How ADHD, autism, and sensory differences make screen use more neurologically intense. 02:20 – Dopamine Crashes and Behavioral Responses Why overstimulation can lead to aggression, shutdowns, and difficult transitions. 03:15 – It’s Not Misbehavior, It’s Neurological Recovery Understanding that children are regulating after intense screen exposure. 04:00 – Balancing Ease and Boundaries Around Screens Why screens can be useful but still require thoughtful structure and limits. 04:40 – The Balanced Plate of Free Time A model to structure focus, movement, creativity, connection, and screens like a healthy meal. 05:10 – Protein: Focused, Skill-Building Time Activities that strengthen learning, attention, and confidence. 05:40 – Vegetables: Movement and Regulation Body-based play that supports emotional and neurological balance. 06:15 – Carbs: Creative, Open-Ended Play Imaginative play and exploration that fuel curiosity and expression. 06:50 – Condiments: Connection with a Parent Using co-regulation, conversation, and shared experiences to build trust and resilience. 07:25 – Dessert: Screens in Small Portions How screens can be a treat rather than the main activity when balanced with other play. 08:05 – Level Up: Screen Days Instead of Daily Use Reducing screen frequency to prevent conflict and promote self-regulation. 09:00 – Expect Pushback and Stay Firm Consistency and adult leadership help children adjust and thrive. 10:00 – Takeaways and Next Episode Preview Leading around screens builds resilience; next episode addresses screen-related aggression. 00:00 – Introduction Welcome to Growing Strong Roots. Host Lee-Anne Bloom introduces herself and the mission of Oak Bloom OT. 00:59 – The Screen Time Dilemma Introduction to the episode’s main topic: the impact of screens on neurodivergent children. 01:25 – The Reality of Modern Childhood Lee-Anne reflects on how today’s children face constant digital stimulation and social pressures. 01:49 – Navigating Screen Challenges Discussion of the difficulties for neurodivergent children and families in managing screen time. 02:19 – Research and Real-Life Solutions Lee-Anne shares her research and personal experience, emphasizing the importance of not just removing screens but replacing them with meaningful activities. 02:45 – The Double-Edged Sword of Screens Screens can be helpful for parents but also create real problems, especially for motivation, mood, and relationships. 03:07 – The Impact on Children How screen time affects self-regulation and the parent-child relationship, especially in neurodivergent brains. 03:37 – Neurological Recovery After Screens Explaining the intense reactions children may have after screen time and the science behind it. 04:01 – Transitioning from Screens to Real Life The challenge of moving from digital motivation to real-world activities. 04:08 – The Balanced Plate Metaphor Introducing the "balanced plate" approach to free time, inspired by Daniel J. Siegel’s "The Yes Brain." 04:35 – Screens as Dessert Comparing screens to dessert: enjoyable in moderation, but not the main course. 05:05 – Building a Healthy Plate of Free Time How to create a balanced mix of activities for children, including focus time, movement, creativity, and connection. 05:42 – Focus Time (Protein) Encouraging activities that build focus and confidence, like puzzles, reading, and building. 06:09 – Movement (Vegetables) The importance of physical activity for regulation and well-being. 06:33 – Creative Play (Carbs) The value of open-ended, imaginative play in child development. 07:09 – Connection (Condiments) The role of parent-child connection in making all activities more meaningful and digestible. 08:09 – Screens (Dessert) Screens as a treat, best enjoyed after a balanced "meal" of other activities. 08:31 – Using the Plate at Home Practical tips for ...
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    11 分
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