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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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Understanding and Handling Meltdowns

Meltdowns are not misbehaviour but signs of overwhelm. Understand triggers, respond calmly, and guide your child with strategies that build safety, confidence, and coping skills.

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Building Strong Foundations for Handwriting: Pre-writing Skills

Pre-writing skills set the foundation for confident handwriting. Fun, simple activities strengthen pencil control, fine motor skills, and early drawing abilities.

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Meltdown or Tantrum: Which is it?

Tantrums and meltdowns may look similar, but they’re different. Here’s how to recognise each and use practical strategies to help children manage big emotions calmly and confidently.

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When is my baby ready to wean to solids?

Learn how to recognise when your baby is ready for solids, understand key reflexes, debunk common myths, and discover why introducing solids supports growth and development.

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How to pick a high chair

Find out when your baby is ready for a high chair, what features to look for, and simple ways to support safe posture and stress-free mealtimes for your little one.

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Music Therapy & Autism: Building Connection, Calm & Confidence

Music therapy helps children with autism in Singapore improve communication, social skills, and emotional regulation through music, offering a playful, evidence-based path to growth.

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How do I Play with my Child at Home?

Explore how play fosters child development, strengthens bonds, and supports learning. Discover different play types, their benefits, and practical ways to make play meaningful at home.

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AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, helps people express themselves when speech is difficult. From gestures to apps, it empowers communication for all ages!

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Meaningful Moments: 7 Enriching Home Activities for June Holidays That Boost Your Child’s Growth

Discover 7 engaging, low-cost activities that build your child’s cognitive, motor, and emotional skills—all from home this June school break.

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How Shared Book Reading Builds Language Competence

Shared book reading supports children's language development through interactive strategies like PEER and CROWD. Learn how to engage kids with prompts, questions, and how to pick great books for your...

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How Music Therapy Can Help Alleviate Anxiety

Learn how music therapy can help manage anxiety through guided listening, active participation, and more, offering a path to emotional well-being.

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True or False: Bilingualism Leads to Language Delays

Explore what bilingualism truly means, including its different types, the common myths surrounding it, and the cognitive and socio-emotional benefits for children growing up bilingual.

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Milestones for Development of Feeding Skills

Support your child’s feeding journey by understanding the key milestones, introducing new foods, and making mealtime fun. Encourage healthy habits while respecting their pace!

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The Power of Co-regulation

Explore co-regulation — how children learn emotional regulation through caregiver support. Discover why it matters, how to practice it, and how it builds trust, resilience, and self-regulation.

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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.

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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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