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Growing Strong Roots:  an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience

Growing Strong Roots:  an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience

De: Lee-Anne Bloom MS OTR/L; Oak Bloom OT
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As a mom and a therapist at Oak Bloom OT working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.

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  • Helping Kids Build Healthy Screen Habits: an OT’s Guide to a Balanced Digital Diet

    Helping Kids Build Healthy Screen Habits: an OT’s Guide to a Balanced Digital Diet
    Nov 4 2025
    Today we are talking about the parenting challenge of screen time and how it impacts your neurodivergent child. I introduce the balanced diet approach to screen time. Show notes: 00:00 – Introduction Welcome to Growing Strong Roots. Host Lee-Anne Bloom introduces herself and the mission of Oak Bloom OT. 00:28 – The Challenge of Parenting Lee-Anne shares her experience as a mom and therapist, and her goal to provide science-based strategies for resilient parenting. 00:51 – Setting the Stage Encouragement to "root down together" and help families bloom. 00:59 – The Screen Time Dilemma Introduction to the episode’s main topic: the impact of screens on neurodivergent children. 01:25 – The Reality of Modern Childhood Lee-Anne reflects on how today’s children face constant digital stimulation and social pressures. 01:49 – Navigating Screen Challenges Discussion of the difficulties for neurodivergent children and families in managing screen time. 02:19 – Research and Real-Life Solutions Lee-Anne shares her research and personal experience, emphasizing the importance of not just removing screens but replacing them with meaningful activities. 02:45 – The Double-Edged Sword of Screens Screens can be helpful for parents but also create real problems, especially for motivation, mood, and relationships. 03:07 – The Impact on Children How screen time affects self-regulation and the parent-child relationship, especially in neurodivergent brains. 03:37 – Neurological Recovery After Screens Explaining the intense reactions children may have after screen time and the science behind it. 04:01 – Transitioning from Screens to Real Life The challenge of moving from digital motivation to real-world activities. 04:08 – The Balanced Plate Metaphor Introducing the "balanced plate" approach to free time, inspired by Daniel J. Siegel’s "The Yes Brain." 04:35 – Screens as Dessert Comparing screens to dessert: enjoyable in moderation, but not the main course. 05:05 – Building a Healthy Plate of Free Time How to create a balanced mix of activities for children, including focus time, movement, creativity, and connection. 05:42 – Focus Time (Protein) Encouraging activities that build focus and confidence, like puzzles, reading, and building. 06:09 – Movement (Vegetables) The importance of physical activity for regulation and well-being. 06:33 – Creative Play (Carbs) The value of open-ended, imaginative play in child development. 07:09 – Connection (Condiments) The role of parent-child connection in making all activities more meaningful and digestible. 08:09 – Screens (Dessert) Screens as a treat, best enjoyed after a balanced "meal" of other activities. 08:31 – Using the Plate at Home Practical tips for building a daily routine that balances focus, movement, creativity, and connection. 09:15 – Leveling Up: No-Screen Days Introducing the concept of "screen days" and the benefits of having days without screens. 09:43 – Handling Pushback Advice for parents on managing resistance and holding boundaries around screen time. 10:17 – Consistency and Grit Encouragement to stay strong and consistent as a parent. 10:43 – Looking Ahead Preview of future episodes on screen-related aggression and maintaining connection. 11:11 – Closing Final thoughts and thanks from Lee-Anne Bloom. Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Want to book me for a parenting or development consultation? Contact us. Help grow the show by leaving a comment here! yours, Lee-Anne Transcript [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to Growing Strong Roots, an occupational therapist's perspective on parenting, self-regulation, and resilience. I'm your host, Lee-Anne Bloom, owner and occupational therapist at Oak Bloom OT in Oakland, California. At Oak Bloom, we provide holistic occupational therapy for children focusing on increasing functional life skills through interest-based learning and family involvement. [00:00:27] As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient. [00:00:50] Let's root down together, water those roots so individuals and families can bloom to their fullest potential. [00:00:59] Hi everyone. Welcome back. Today we're gonna talk about one of the biggest parenting challenges in our time right now, and that is screens and how it uniquely impacts your neurodivergent child or children. Let's be real. Parenting in the age of screens is intense, especially when you're raising a child with A DHD, autism or other neurodivergent needs. [00:01:25] I don't know about you, but I didn't grow up with an iPad constantly demanding my attention. I wasn't going into this battle of dopamine depletion and endless games and ...
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  • Setting Loving Boundaries: Self-Regulation for Parents

    Setting Loving Boundaries: Self-Regulation for Parents
    Oct 27 2025
    Teaching new skills can be hard especially when your child’s having big feelings is affecting you. In this episode we will dig into how to stay grounded and calm in those moments is difficult and requires some skill and practice. Show Notes: Setting Loving Boundaries 00:00 – Introduction Host Lee-Anne Bloom introduces the podcast, her background as an occupational therapist, and the mission of Growing Strong Roots. 00:28 – The Challenge of Parenting Lee-Anne discusses the challenges of raising resilient children and her goal to share science-based strategies and real-life stories. 00:51 – Episode Overview Invitation to "root down together" and help families bloom to their fullest potential. 01:00 – Setting Loving Boundaries: Why It Matters Introduction to the topic of boundaries, why they are uncomfortable, and their importance for both parents and children. 01:55 – The Role of Boundaries in Family Life Boundaries help set up healthy routines (screen time, bedtime, chores, transitions) and encourage self-regulation. 02:19 – Boundaries as Structure and Safety Boundaries provide structure, predictability, and a sense of safety for children, allowing them to explore and build independence. 02:44 – Scaffolding: Meeting Kids Where They Are Explanation of "scaffolding"—supporting children at their current developmental and functional level, and gradually building independence. 03:11 – Daily Life Examples How boundaries and scaffolding apply to daily tasks like cleaning, homework, and getting to school on time. 03:41 – The Observer Effect & Building Independence Observing children as they complete tasks, taking mental notes, and gradually pulling back support. 04:37 – Handling Pushback Understanding why children push back on boundaries, and how this is often a sign of growth, not defiance. 05:03 – When Kids Struggle How to differentiate between a child needing extra support and a child resisting hard work. 06:03 – Parental Self-Regulation The importance of parents managing their own emotions and modeling self-regulation, including the "four by four" breathing technique. 07:39 – Knowing Your Why Reflecting on the values and virtues behind setting boundaries, and the skills you want your child to develop. 08:52 – Breaking Down Overwhelm How to break tasks into smaller, manageable steps when children feel overwhelmed. 09:39 – Boundaries Benefit Parents Too Boundaries protect parents’ energy, model self-care, and strengthen family relationships by reducing conflict. 10:20 – Episode Wrap-Up Final thoughts on combining loving boundaries, scaffolding, and self-regulation to help families grow together. Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Want to book me for a parenting or development consultation? Contact us at https://www.oakbloomot.com/contact. Please leave a comment here as well! Thanks for listening. Transcript: Setting loving boundaries [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to Growing Strong Roots, an occupational therapist's perspective on parenting, self-regulation, and resilience. I'm your host, Lee-Anne Bloom, owner and occupational therapist at Oak Bloom OT in Oakland, California. At Oak Bloom, we provide holistic occupational therapy for children focusing on increasing functional life skills through interest-based learning and family involvement. [00:00:27] As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient. [00:00:50] Let's root down together, water those roots so individuals and families can bloom to their fullest potential. [00:00:59] Today I wanna talk about something that comes up for all families, whether you're raising a child who pushes back because of neurological differences, or you're supporting a child going through a big life transition, like starting a new school or entering puberty. [00:01:13] And that topic is setting loving boundaries. Boundaries are uncomfortable both for the person who's setting the boundary and the person experiencing the boundary being set. It's much easier just to do things for our kids rather than teach them the way to do a particular task. [00:01:31] It's also really important for families to give these boundaries to their kids, to help with structure and predictability and manage their emotions and behavior. Boundaries can also create a sense of safety for kids, knowing that their caregivers are in charge, which frees them up to explore and build independence. [00:01:54] Boundaries help set up healthy routines like around screen time, bedtime, chores, and transitions, which can reduce stress in the long run. In the moment though, it might not feel like that. Boundaries encourage self-regulation by teaching kids to ...
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  • Introducing Growing Strong Roots: an OT's guide to  parenting, self-regulation, and resilience

    Introducing Growing Strong Roots: an OT's guide to  parenting, self-regulation, and resilience
    Oct 21 2025
    Obstacles and setbacks are an important part of self-discovery, and my challenges have assisted me in finding the most authentic path and career choice. In this podcast, I'm going to share how I've navigated my own setbacks and how I use those experiences when working with kids and families.  As a mom and an occupational therapist working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.  At Oak Bloom OT, we provide holistic occupational therapy for children focusing on increasing functional life skills through interest-based learning and family involvement. Show notes: Growing Strong Roots: About Me and OT 00:00 — Introduction Welcome from Lee-Anne Bloom, occupational therapist and host. Overview of Oak Bloom OT and the podcast’s mission. 00:28 — Why This Podcast? Lee-Anne shares her motivation for starting the podcast and her goal to provide science-based strategies and real-life stories for parents and caregivers. 00:51 — Let’s Grow Together Encouragement to join in nurturing resilience and potential in children and families. 00:58 — About Lee-Anne: Personal Journey Lee-Anne introduces herself, her background as an OT and a mom, and how personal challenges shaped her career path. 01:19 — What is Occupational Therapy? Explanation of OT, its focus on meaningful daily activities, and Lee-Anne’s experience in various settings. 02:06 — Personal Experience as a Parent Lee-Anne discusses being both a provider and consumer of OT, especially for her neurodiverse son. 02:31 — A Diverse Background How Lee-Anne’s varied career experiences (art, teaching, design, etc.) inform her OT practice. 02:55 — Overcoming Challenges Facing disabilities, undiagnosed ADHD, chronic pain, and how these experiences foster empathy and creativity. 03:18 — Family Influence The impact of her father’s physical disability and positive attitude. 04:09 — Sensory Sensitivities Lee-Anne’s own sensory challenges and adaptations, and how they relate to her work with children. 04:32 — Embracing Differences The importance of creativity and determination in problem-solving for neurodiverse kids. 05:19 — Creative Approaches for Unique Kids How Lee-Anne helps strong-willed and sensory-sensitive children with tailored strategies. 06:02 — Understanding Atypical Learners Reframing “laziness” as a lack of adaptation or motivation, and helping kids find their strengths. 06:41 — Nonlinear Career Path Viewing past career changes as valuable steps toward her current work. 07:09 — Helping Families Thrive Combining broad experience and clinical training to support families. 07:32 — The Importance of ‘Armor’ Sensory tools and adaptations for children, and emotional tools for parents. 07:58 — Parent Coaching The value of collaborative parent sessions in OT. 08:24 — The ‘Ferret’ Approach Encouraging children to follow their interests and develop unique strengths, despite distractions like screens. 08:47 — Discovering Strengths Helping kids and parents find coping tools and strategies for hard things. 09:00 — Raising a ‘Hard Kid’ Lee-Anne’s personal experiences with her son’s sensory sensitivities and daily challenges. 09:14 — Progress and Coping Strategies How systems and strategies have evolved to support her son’s independence and self-reliance. 09:41 — Refining Solutions Together The ongoing process of finding customized solutions for families. 10:34 — Closing Thoughts Lee-Anne’s message of resilience, growth, and encouragement to reach out for support. 10:54 — Contact & Outro Invitation to connect via social media or OakbloomOT.com, and thanks for listening. Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? leave a comment here, contact us at https://www.oakbloomot.com/contact Transcript: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to Growing Strong Roots, an occupational therapist's perspective on parenting, self-regulation, and resilience. I'm your host, Lee-Anne Bloom, owner and occupational therapist at Oak Bloom OT in Oakland, California. At Oak Bloom, we provide holistic occupational therapy for children focusing on increasing functional life skills through interest-based learning and family involvement. [00:00:27] As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient. [00:00:50] Let's root down together, water those roots so individuals and families can bloom to their fullest potential. [00:00:58] Hi, I'm ...
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