What Bread Making Taught Me About Occupational Therapy (Again)

Bread making is deeply tied to timing, pacing, sequencing, and patience. Bread simply doesn’t care about your schedule. There are steps you cannot rush. Stages you must wait for. Moments where your only job is to trust the process. When you bake bread, you’re naturally engaging in the same skills occupational therapists support across the lifespan: Executive functioning, Sensory processing, Fine motor skills, Regulation and pacing, Problem-solving, and Learning through trial and error.

Aya PorteMay 17, 2026Occupational Therapy, OT, OT Skills, Koi Wellness, Lessons, Building Resilience

Closing the Year with Intention: Priorities, Progress, and the Power of Pause

As we approach the end of the year, I find myself reflecting—on the families I’ve supported, the lessons learned, and the moments that reminded me why I love this work. The final months of the year often bring both gratitude and fatigue, as we try to balance family, school, and personal well-being.

Aya PorteDecember 21, 2025Occupational Therapy, Breathing Techniques, Building Resilience, Aya Porté

🔮 Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Empowerment

This year has been filled with meaningful conversations, practical strategies, and personal reflections aimed at empowering you and your family. Let's take a moment to revisit some of the standout topics we've explored and the valuable resources available to support your child as they continue to grow in the next school year and beyond!

Aya PorteMarch 16, 2025Occupational Therapy, OT, Koi Wellness, TCK, Building ResilienceComment

Building Resilience in Multicultural Kids

How multicultural, multilingual, and third-culture kids (TCKs) navigate their sense of identity, belonging, and communication in a complex world is important for resilience building. We face unique challenges that can be hard to see from the outside, but with the right support, we can thrive across cultural environments.

Aya PorteOctober 31, 2024Occupational Therapy, TCK, Lessons, Building ResilienceComment