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You Don't Need Another Pencil Grip Tip- You Need a Plan.

You Don't Need Another Pencil Grip Tip- You Nee...

Monica Garnett

Many parents tell us: "I feel like I'm doing something because I'm researching." Research feels productive. But it often becomes a substitute for taking the first step. Meanwhile... Weeks pass....

You Don't Need Another Pencil Grip Tip- You Nee...

Monica Garnett

Many parents tell us: "I feel like I'm doing something because I'm researching." Research feels productive. But it often becomes a substitute for taking the first step. Meanwhile... Weeks pass....

The NeuroScience Behind Pencil Grip: Why the "QuickFix" Often Fails

The NeuroScience Behind Pencil Grip: Why the "Q...

Monica Garnett

The gripper goes in the bin on day three. Not because your child is difficult. Not because you didn't try hard enough. Because it was trying to fix the wrong...

The NeuroScience Behind Pencil Grip: Why the "Q...

Monica Garnett

The gripper goes in the bin on day three. Not because your child is difficult. Not because you didn't try hard enough. Because it was trying to fix the wrong...

Why Pencil Grip Makes Even the Most Patient Parents Snap

Why Pencil Grip Makes Even the Most Patient Par...

Monica Garnett

You walk through the door after a long day. The dishes are stacked in the sink. The dining room table is covered in school books, pencil cases, and half-finished worksheets. Then...

Why Pencil Grip Makes Even the Most Patient Par...

Monica Garnett

You walk through the door after a long day. The dishes are stacked in the sink. The dining room table is covered in school books, pencil cases, and half-finished worksheets. Then...

From Struggle to ‘I Can Do It! : The Hidden Skills Behind Dressing Independence

From Struggle to ‘I Can Do It! : The Hidden Ski...

Monica Garnett

From Struggle to “I Can Do It!”-The Skills Behind Dressing Independence You’re busy. Some mornings you’re rushing out the door.Some evenings you miss bath time.Sometimes dinner is quick, bedtime is...

From Struggle to ‘I Can Do It! : The Hidden Ski...

Monica Garnett

From Struggle to “I Can Do It!”-The Skills Behind Dressing Independence You’re busy. Some mornings you’re rushing out the door.Some evenings you miss bath time.Sometimes dinner is quick, bedtime is...

What's behind your morning drama? The Button Drama Nobody Warned You About

What's behind your morning drama? The Button Dr...

Monica Garnett

"Everyday felt like a struggle!" she said. "I felt like I was trying to rush her like a sergeant in the army!" She was trying to get her child to...

What's behind your morning drama? The Button Dr...

Monica Garnett

"Everyday felt like a struggle!" she said. "I felt like I was trying to rush her like a sergeant in the army!" She was trying to get her child to...

When should my child be able to dress themselves?

When should my child be able to dress themselves?

Monica Garnett

Your child's ability to dress themselves sits within a fine balance between their strong desire for independence and what they are actually capable of doing. As parents, we are constantly navigating...

When should my child be able to dress themselves?

Monica Garnett

Your child's ability to dress themselves sits within a fine balance between their strong desire for independence and what they are actually capable of doing. As parents, we are constantly navigating...