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Welcome to Mama OT!
Well hello there! My name is Christie. I’m a California-based mom and occupational therapist with a background in gymnastics, psychology, and education. I’m so glad you’ve taken a moment to check out...
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10 principles for helping baby sleep through the night
Ahhh, sleep. Probably the most hotly debated topic in all of baby-rearing. It seems everybody’s got an opinion, quick fix, or one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to baby sleep. As a mom whose baby...
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Official launch of Mama OT!
After several months of dreaming and brainstorming, I am excited to announce the official launch of Mama OT. My vision for this blog is that you will find practical tips and tricks to care for...
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MamaOT’s Makeover!
It’s only been one month since the official launch of MamaOT and, already, exciting changes are coming. To those of you who have read, shared, linked to, or subscribed to this blog: THANK YOU! from the...
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MamaOT and the “Top 10 Occupational Therapy Blogs”
Yesterday RehabAlternatives.com published a list of the Top 10 Occupational Therapy Blogs, and you know what? MamaOT.com was on there! I am very honored to have been included in this list of amazing...
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Coming Soon: “One Thing” Thursday
I’m excited to announce the newest addition to the MamaOT blog!: “One Thing” Thursday Every Thursday, I will feature one quick tip that you can implement to help improve some aspect of your child’s...
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What is Therapeutic Listening ®?
This weekend I had the opportunity to further my professional development by obtaining training in a therapeutic program I’ve been wanting to use since before I was a therapist: THERAPEUTIC LISTENING...
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Tips to Get You Started with Infant Massage
I am pleased to welcome Kim Lyons, MEd, CMT, as she shares all about how we can help our babies through the use of Infant Massage. . . . . . Touch is as essential as food and water in … Continue...
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The Most Important Things You Need to Know about Becoming an Occupational...
Ever since I started MamaOT.com in 2012, I have consistently received emails from people who have discovered the field of occupational therapy and want to learn more about pursuing a career in OT. They...
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How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor about Your Sensory Concerns
As a pediatric occupational therapist, it breaks my heart when I hear parents say something like, “I took my child to the pediatrician and I tried to tell them about all my sensory concerns, but they...
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The Science of Mom: A Research-Based Guide to Your Baby’s First Year
If you have ever prepared for the birth of a little one, or know someone who has, then you know how stressful and confusing it can be. There is so much information out there that tries to persuade you...
View ArticleHow to Identify Developmental Red Flags: 0-3 Months
Parenting a new baby comes with so many questions: How do I play with a newborn? When will he sleep through the night? How do I know whether her development is on-track? Is his temperament ‘normal’ or...
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