Magic in the Mundane with Molly Meyers | #64
Kristin sits down with Molly Myers- a student of human development, Child Life Specialist, advocate, wellness extraordinaire, and expert mom who is passionate about finding the beauty in the mundane. Listen in for encouragement and tactical tips for eliciting moments of “magic” in your day to add nourishment in your work with children and families.
Resources:
Partial Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
The “Just Right Challenge” - the OT way to reach goals
Just Right Challenge - The Zone of Proximal Development
Episode #48: Why Do We Love Music?
Episode #28: A Guided Meditation for Kids
Episode #54: Peaceful Butterfly - Meditation for Kids
Tips for creating moments of magic with children and families:
Bubbles
Add an element of surprise
Surprise grab bag (paper bag with small prizes as motivation)
Songs!
Dance class time - Child is the “teacher” - for 5 songs
Following the leader games
Straws (blowing bubbles)
Deep breaths
Obstacle courses
Child is the teacher (ex. show the rest of the family how to draw a cat)
Sensory stimulation (rocking, deep pressure, back patting, running, jumping, etc.) using the isopriciple of meeting the child where they are and slowing changing tempo/speed to a more regulated state. Use language like “I see your body looks like ……….”
Rain walks
Get Outside
Change of routine. (Ex. pick up the mess AFTER we run around the house 3 times - for a sensory reset & element of surprise).
Be the student and let the child lead.
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