Helping Kids Develop Self-Advocacy Skills in School

One of the most valuable life skills we can teach our kids doesn’t come from a textbook or test—it’s the ability to speak up for themselves.

Self-advocacy is a cornerstone of independence, confidence, and emotional regulation. I’ve covered this topic at home, but it’s just as important at school. In school, self-advocacy can be the difference between a child silently struggling and a child who gets the support they need to thrive.

Aya PorteJune 15, 2025OT, Occupational Therapy, Self-advocacy, Aya Porté, School Skills, SchoolComment

Back to School: Turning Nerves into Opportunities!

For some children, returning to school means reconnecting with familiar faces and routines that make them feel safe. But for others, it can mean stepping into a new world—new teachers, friends, and systems. It’s easy to feel like this uncertainty will lead to chaos, but it’s possible to transform this nervousness into excitement, or as some like to call it, "nerve-citement."

Aya PorteOctober 17, 2024Occupational Therapy, Koi Wellness, School, LessonsComment