I used to think good therapy meant knowing every milestone. Then I became a parent.
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I assumed child development milestones are backed by solid science. But I was wrong.
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Welcome to the Hello Joy OT Blog
This blog is part journal, part research notebook, part resource. It’s where I sort through my own wonderings, share what I’m learning along the way, and revisit the practices that continue to shape me as a therapist. My hope is that in sharing my process, you’ll find ideas and encouragement that support your own practice, too.
EXAMINING PRACTICE WITH FRESH PERSPECTIVE
I used to think good therapy meant knowing every milestone. Then I became a parent.
We’ve come to believe that “sooner” means “smarter.” But the race to get ahead didn’t start with parents.
Arnold Gesell defined “normal” child development in the early 20th century in ways that still shape how we measure development today.
These historical contexts cannot be overstated in their influence on us today.
I assumed child development milestones are backed by solid science. But I was wrong.
I wanted something different but couldn’t find what I was looking for. So I created it myself.
