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At Ohana Therapy, our blog serves as an extension of our mission to support, empower, and educate. Through thoughtful and accessible content, we aim to provide insights that help individuals, families, and professionals alike find inspiration and guidance in their journey towards well-being. Each blog entry is crafted with care, drawing from our experience in helping clients cultivate fulfilling, enriched lives.

Our commitment to a client-centred, holistic approach means we are always striving to share knowledge that benefits everyone involved in our clients’ journeys. We believe that health and wellness extend far beyond a diagnosis, and our blogs reflect this by exploring various aspects of therapy, personal growth, and resilience.

Join us as we share stories, strategies, and research that resonate with our belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive. We invite you to explore our blog and find resources that support the unique, multi-faceted experiences of each client and family we have the privilege to work with!

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Using Music for Relaxation

Music is a powerful tool for relaxation. Learn how it reduces stress, promotes calm, and enhances well-being with tips and insights from music therapy practices.

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My Child Stutters. Should I Be Worried?

Learn about stuttering, when to seek help, and tips for supporting fluency. Discover how to differentiate normal disfluency from stuttering and help your child build confidence in communication.

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Play Therapy vs Play-based Therapy

Learn the differences between play therapy and play-based therapy, and uncover how the versatility of play can nurture healing, growth, and connection — even at home with parents.

The Difference Between Music Lessons and Music Therapy

The Difference Between Music Lessons and Music Therapy

Music therapy and music lessons serve different purposes. Music therapy focuses on emotional, cognitive, and physical healing, while music lessons build musical proficiency.

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What Is Music Therapy?

Explore the benefits of music therapy for all ages, from children to seniors. Discover healing, connection, and growth through music.

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How to Teach Maths using Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract Method

Discover the Concrete, Pictorial, and Abstract method to teach maths effectively to your child. Learn how hands-on activities, visuals, and abstract thinking can build strong maths foundations.

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Milestones in Speech and Language Development

Being able to watch your child go from babbles to words, phrases, and sentences can be exciting! Discover key aspects of speech and language, and the developmental milestones of each in this blog.

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Everyday Games to Boost Speech and Language

Learn about how timeless everyday games such as I Spy, Simon Says, and 20 Questions can build children’s vocabulary, listening skills, critical thinking, and also foster family bonding.

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The Alphabet Song: Old vs New - Why the Change?

The updated alphabet song clarifies letter pronunciation by slowing tricky sections, aiding early literacy. Learn why the change supports clearer letter recognition and benefits children’s learning.

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How to Make Storytime More Engaging for Your Little Ones

Discover how to make Storytime engaging and beneficial for young children at every stage, from infants to preschoolers. Learn expert strategies to promote language, cognitive, and emotional development...

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Healing Through Play: How Play Therapy Rewires the Brain

Explore how trauma impacts the brain, and how play therapy helps children process these experiences, rewire neural pathways, and heal in a safe, supportive environment.

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What is Play Therapy?

Explore how Play Therapy helps children explore underlying emotions, build resilience, and cope with challenges — a natural, child-led approach in a supportive environment. Perfect for ages 4 to 14.

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Choosing Books for Toddlers: A Guide for Parents

This guide helps parents choose the best books for toddlers, focusing on supporting early literacy, language, and cognitive development. It covers tips on selecting books with engaging illustrations, interactive...

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Speech Therapy vs Behavioural Therapy

Learn the key differences between speech therapy and behavioural or ABA therapy. Discover how each approach supports your child’s communication, strengths, and natural self-expression.

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Key Milestones in Early Literacy

This blog post covers early literacy milestones, from picture and sound recognition at ages 1-2 to reading fluency by 6-7. It offers guidance for parents and educators on supporting literacy at each s...

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What Are First Words?

Watching your child begin to speak is a magical milestone, but knowing what counts as “first words” can be confusing. Let’s clear up the common questions about what qualifies as first words and why these...

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How Music Therapy Affects Early Childhood Development

Music therapy brings fun and growth to your child’s journey! Through engaging activities, it supports language, social, motor, and cognitive skills every step of the way.