As parents, we often find ourselves celebrating the big milestones – first words, first steps, and first days of school. But sometimes, it’s the smaller victories that make us burst with pride. Recently, I experienced this firsthand when my eldest child finally learned to tie his shoes. It may seem like a small achievement to some, but for us, it was a massive moment.
We spent the evening before school practicing. After what felt like countless attempts and a lot of patience, he finally got it. The sense of accomplishment in his eyes was priceless. For children, especially those who might face challenges with motor skills or have developmental delays, such milestones are even more significant. Occupational therapy (OT) often plays a crucial role in helping children develop these fine motor skills.
For children who struggle with tasks like tying shoes, OT can provide targeted exercises and techniques that build the necessary hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Therapists use a variety of fun, engaging methods to help kids develop these skills at their own pace. If your child is struggling with similar tasks, don’t hesitate to reach out to an Occupational Therapist for guidance.
Learning to tie shoes is more than just mastering a skill, it’s a confidence booster, a step towards independence, and a reminder that progress, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. So, to all the parents out there, never underestimate the power of these little victories. They are the building blocks of our children’s future successes.
With pride and love,
A Proud Parent
About the Author
Joanne Harries
Clinic Manager
Joanne is a friendly, positive, and outgoing Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Sensory Integration Practitioner, with a real passion and drive for supporting children, young people and their families with everyday activities and challenges. Joanne Works in a professional manner at all times and it is her aim to make a difference to the lives of the individuals and families she supports.
Joanne has previously supported and help to set up Occupational Therapy services to; a children’s therapy company, secure setting for adults with complex needs, and specialist schools for Autism. Joanne’s experience of various diagnoses and working within teams of professionals also extends to complex behavioural difficulties.
Joanne has extensive experience of assessment and report writing, with a particular interest in assisting individuals, families, and Solicitors with SEN Tribunals. Joanne is available to provide assessment, consultancy and training to families, schools, Solicitors and parent support groups, remotely, in the South Wales clinic, across the UK and Internationally.
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