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Movement Is the Missing Link in Learning If you’ve felt a quiet unease watching children struggle more with focus, regulation, and learning—despite earlier academics and more structured instruction—you’re not imagining it. Movement is the missing link in learning, and...

Why Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids (And Why We’ve Been Getting It Wrong) Here’s a question for you as a parent: When was the last time your child was truly bored? Not frustrated because the iPad battery died. Not “bored” while scrolling YouTube. Not waiting in the...

Handwriting Is Not the Problem: What Struggling Writers Are Really Telling Us If your child struggles with handwriting, you’re not alone. Many parents notice early signs (messy writing, fatigue, avoidance, frustration, or tears) and wonder if they should be practicing...

Beyond OT: A Targeted Approach to School Struggles That Gets Results If you’ve already tried school OT—or even private therapy—and your child’s progress still feels slow, you’re not imagining it. Many parents tell us, “We’re working hard, but something’s still not...

When School Suggests OT: What That Really Means (and When to Consider Scribble 2 Script Instead) It’s parent-teacher conference season—the time when you get a glimpse into your child’s classroom world: the progress, the praise, and sometimes…the concerns.If you’ve...

The start of a new school year brings sharpened pencils, fresh backpacks—and for many families, a sense of overwhelm. Back to school transitions stir excitement but can also trigger meltdowns, stress, and power struggles. What’s surprising is how much of this chaos...

If you’ve ever thought, “Something seems off, but I can’t quite put my finger on it,”—you’re not alone. Many parents come to us with a quiet concern they’ve been carrying for months, even years. Maybe your child is bright, funny, and kind—but they tire easily during...

You keep hearing it.“Let’s wait and see.”“Every child develops at their own pace.”“They’re doing fine!” But inside, something doesn’t feel fine.And if you're parenting a child ages 4-10 in preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade, those years are too critical...

In a world where screens dominate and typing is the norm, it’s easy to assume that handwriting is outdated. But when it comes to your child’s development, handwriting is far from obsolete—it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to grow the brain. At Scribble 2...