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Sensory Regulation

Hidden Signs of Sensory Dysregulation in Children

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

As a parent, you may already feel the weight of deciphering a million different things your child does each day, wondering what’s normal, what’s a phase, and what could be a sign of something more. In my work as an occupational therapist, I’m here to help you peel back the layers on some of these…

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The Magic of Open-Ended Play (a solution for overwhelmed parents)
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The Magic of Open-Ended Play (a solution for overwhelmed parents)

July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

You may have noticed your toddler transforming an ordinary household item into a monster truck, ice cream cone, a puppy, or a rocket ship. In these moments, you are observing them use their imagination with open-ended play! What is open-ended play? Open-ended play is unstructured play with no limitations. There are no rules or “right”…

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The Hidden Sense: Interoception
Child Development

The Hidden Sense: Interoception

July 29, 2024July 31, 2024

We’ve all been taught that we have five senses — smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight. If you’ve worked with an occupational therapist or googled your own child’s development, you may have also learned about two additional sensory systems: the vestibular and proprioceptive systems. These systems play a key role in self-regulation, which is your…

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5 Key Elements For Designing a Functional Play Space
Play

5 Key Elements For Designing a Functional Play Space

July 28, 2024July 29, 2024

As an occupational therapist, I have seen all types of play spaces for kids — cluttered, minimal, noisy, loud, overly stimulating, or simply just not the right fit. Creating a functional play space for your little one isn’t just about throwing some fun toys into a room. It’s about designing a space that emphasizes function,…

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Hey, I’m Bismah!

I'm an occupational therapist based in Toronto, Canada.

I created Bright Bold Beginnings to empower parents to raise confident kids through mindful parenting, therapeutic strategies, and intentional play.

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  • The Magic of Open-Ended Play (a solution for overwhelmed parents)
  • The Hidden Sense: Interoception
  • 5 Key Elements For Designing a Functional Play Space

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