When a child shows signs of distress – meltdowns, restlessness, trouble falling asleep – they are telling us that something is off.

As adults we often go to the rational: we tell the child to stop, calm down, sit up straight, etc. However, for young children whose brains are still developing, this is not always the most efficient approach.

After more than 20 years of Waldorf and traditional teaching, I’ve seen how a movement and sensory-based approach is often the most effective way to help children learn to self-regulate and get in sync with the rest of the world.

One of my passions is to observe children, help identify what’s causing their distress, and developing a personalized program that supports sensory integration and neuromotor development, freeing the child from whatever hindrances they are facing, and clearing the way for learning.