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Bedtime Battles & Sleeping Solutions

If all else fails. . . enjoy the moment. A good bed time routine takes work. Most likely it isn’t going to happen overnight. Every night you

The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.

Oct 16, 20196 min read

The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.

At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate

“Being With” your child develops their Resiliency

Sep 16, 20197 min read

“Being With” your child develops their Resiliency

As a parent, if we lose sight of the human child in front of you and only seek to have compliance and dominance over the developing child -

Jul 14, 20196 min read

Abby Gross & Cary Hamilton

Oh To Be 3!

The beginning of Three is often a breath of fresh air after the “terrible twos.” Three has an easier time cooperating and sharing with those

Cary Hamilton

Jun 3, 20191 min read

Toys for your fidgety kid & self!

Cary, Olympia Therapy's owner, is often asked about what sensory fidgets and items she has in her clinic when she presents to the public...

Apr 7, 20196 min read

Sarah Moran & Cary M. Hamilton

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

The ACEs questionnaire was administered to over 17,000 adults and was comprised of ten yes/no questions evaluating the ten categories above;

Talking To Your Children About Your Divorce

Dawn Toney

Mar 5, 20193 min read

Talking To Your Children About Your Divorce

Going through divorce is hard for everyone in the family. I know because I’ve been there. I’ve also worked with countless families as a...

Feb 7, 20193 min read

Happy Play Therapy Week!

This week, February 3-9, is National Play Therapy Week! So let's talk about play therapy and how it can help your child and your family!...

Dec 17, 20185 min read

Guest Blog by Amber Lewter of Love Acumen

Having a Rejuvenating Holiday Season

The holidays are often a combination of wonderful and stressful, especially during those family get-togethers. Children and adults can...

Dec 1, 20185 min read

Sarah Moran and Cary M. Hamilton

The Impact of Autism on Marriages

As humans, we’re wired for survival before anything else. And Autism often serves as a threat to this survival. To understand how, you need

Nov 1, 20186 min read

Failing Our Girls; Girls with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a hidden disorder in girls. It is often diagnosed and seen as a boy disorder because of...

What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do As A Parent?

Cary M. Hamilton

Oct 10, 20186 min read

What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do As A Parent?

When in the window of tolerance, you are in the "zone" and it means your brain is responding to stimuli effectively and you are on

Opening the Gateway to Connection: Strategies to Facilitate Healthy Parent- Child Relationships

Sep 3, 20186 min read

Opening the Gateway to Connection: Strategies to Facilitate Healthy Parent- Child Relationships

An effective way to let children know you are “with” them is to learn reflective responses when communicating. This is a way of following, r

Aug 11, 20188 min read

Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson

The Great (and Not So Great) Eight!

Every parent knows that each age and stage of child development presents new and uncharted territory. For Eight this is a time of multiple t

Is This Normal? When to Worry about Teenage Moodiness.

Jul 17, 20182 min read

Is This Normal? When to Worry about Teenage Moodiness.

It's a familiar tale: A once lively and connected teenager suddenly becomes distant. Maybe they spend more time with their friends than...

Jun 19, 20185 min read

Here comes Four!

Four can be a challenging time for parents, as Four often reacts strongly and with intense emotions: of happiness, silliness, anger, and sad

Learning the HARD way about our 8th sense- Interoception.

Cary M. Hamilton

May 18, 20185 min read

Learning the HARD way about our 8th sense- Interoception.

The body knows how to get attention. It will often give you outward signals that a child is struggling with unknown pain. Facial tics, grima

Choosing the Right Therapist for your Child & Family

Apr 21, 20184 min read

Choosing the Right Therapist for your Child & Family

Taking care of a child's emotional and psychological world is just as important as caring for the health of their body and teeth. Ensuri

Mar 19, 20186 min read

It's Time For Nine!

As Nine is starting to think more independently, their ability to have increased attention for task completion allows for improved decision-

When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.

Feb 15, 20183 min read

When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.

As the parent of a complicated child you strive to understand the different labels your child is given and how professionals know the...

Jan 17, 20185 min read

Have you met Five?

Five starts off with an abundance of curiosity about the world around them. Five soaks up knowledge like a sponge, asking seemingly...

Dec 6, 20175 min read