Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you b ...
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The most important factor to a healthy well-being is feeling connected. From There, To Here is a podcast that will infuse strength, positivity and a sense of community into your life. We discuss significant topics that explore our personal journeys From There, To Here, as well as feature insightful guests’ stories. Meet Shannon Shannon is an anxiety driven, overthinking, perfectionist who stresses over not b eing perfect. She is blessed to be a mom of three miracles. Her oldest is adopted ou ...
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Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
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Welcome to Mom Tips, your 60-second dose of positive parenting content from the team at Mom.com. Created with your busy morning routine in mind, these hacks and motherhood anecdotes are perfect to listen to while you're scrambling to get your family up and out of the house!
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Real life Adventures of Baby Frank Zillins, his child heart transplant story in Michigan. Join our parent support podcast on Spotify! Baby boy born at 36 weeks with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease living at Mott Children’s Hospital for one year. Mom and dad share NICU stories of survival from Ann Arbor and Lansing. Struggle and challenges of parenting a special needs child with Gastrostomy tube, stomach feeding, coping, anxiety, drug withdrawals, pooping, autism spectrum ...
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Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
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While it could be that you just don’t like baby showers, sometimes people have other valid reasons for opting out of a baby shower. You might have time constraints, health reasons, or baby showers aren’t part of your culture.By Mom Tips
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#304 - Therapist Mentoring Session: Setting Up a Sensory Diet for Teletherapy Clients in Schools
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Check out our Autism Acceptance Month Sale, now through April 30, 2024 https://harkla.co/pages/aam-sale Save 15% on all sensory products Save 20% on all digital products We recently completed a 2-on-1 mentoring session with a fellow OT practitioner. We discussed some simple activities to do with her young child as well as brainstormed ideas for her…
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In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia. So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves. It might also surprise you to learn that someone with a diagnosis is more likely to be harmed, than t…
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For over a year now, I have celebrated his Autistic-ness because it is an integral part of who he is.By Mom Tips
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48. Guest Interview with Mandy - From In-home Daycare Provider to Influencer with 400,000 followers
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Have you ever thought about what it really takes to become a successful influencer, able to provide for your family through your online presence? Our guest, Mandy, shares her incredible journey from running an in-home daycare to becoming a self-taught influencer. Starting off as a hobby, Mandy now boasts a whopping 400,000+ social media followers. …
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Could a cure for recurrent UTIs be a spray away?
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A needle-free vaccine sprayed under the tongue could prevent UTIs from occurring. In a long-term observational study, more than half of the participants remained UTI-free nine years after receiving the drug. MV140 contains heat-inactivated bacteria from four of the major species that cause UTIs. Also, new research on the time of day you exercise, a…
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'Australia is not the UK': Major reviews into gender affirming care
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UK's approach to gender affirming care has come under massive scrutiny off the back of two reviews into the system. However experts here are warning that applying these findings to Australia, misses important context. Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott explains what she sees on a day-to-day basis caring for children as a psychiatrist. And Professo…
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The underestimated risk of PFAS 'forever chemicals'
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A new UNSW-led international study has assessed the levels of PFAS contamination in surface and ground water around the globe. It found that much of our global source water exceeds PFAS safe drinking limits. Professor Denis O'Carroll, senior author of the study, takes us through the findings. And we discuss the potential health risks of PFAS exposu…
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Immune treatment for common cancer goes straight to the source
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Bladder cancer is common, but it doesn’t get much attention. Safe and effective treatments are needed to treat this cancer early, with fewer negative side effects. As Professor Dickon Hayne explains, a first-in-human trial has injected a type of immunotherapy directly into the bladder to attack tumours, with some early success.…
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Treating UTIs (without cranberry juice) and re-examining gender care
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Is a simpler solution to recurrent UTIs on the way? Plus when should you exercise to get the most benefit? A deep dive into the UK's reviews of gender affirming treatment, and how Australia's system differs. Researchers say there's more PFAS in our water than previously thought, but how much do we know about the health harms? And a new way to deliv…
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How Black Mothers Can Advocate for Themselves During Pregnancy
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Maternal mortality is already too high in the United States, but that’s even more true for Black mothers. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from complications in pregnancy than white women. While these statistics may be scary, let them fuel you towards becoming your own best advocate.…
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This is the reason your kids say "mom" all day long – and 4 expert tips on how to stop it.By Mom Tips
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#303 - You Should Be Skeptical if Someone Says They Will "Cure" Your Child's Neurological Diagnosis
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April is OT Month and we’re celebrating with a HUGE sale on our digital courses! If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner, you can earn your CE with our courses that are approved through AOTA! Check out the SALE here - https://harkla.co/pages/ot-month-sale Sale ends April 14, 2024 at midnight! We received a message in IG asking about Brain Ba…
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Time to wear our professional hats this episode! Jess and Shannon talk about the evidenced based strategy of precorrection .... and go on a tangent about behavior. Shannon and Jess hold master degrees in special education with an autism certificate. Together they have over 40 years experience in the field of education. Be sure to follow From There,…
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5 Ways to Pamper Yourself Before Baby Arrives
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If you have a baby on the way, you’re probably thinking of all the things you want to do before getting lost in the throes of new parenthood. Here are five ways to pamper yourself before bringing home baby.By Mom Tips
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47. Guest Interview with Dr. Katy and Clarie: Nourish, a Therapeutic Space for New Mothers to Connect
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For the first time ever, hosts are sharing the mic with 2 guests! Claire and Katy join hosts to tell listeners about “Nourish” - a program uniquely designed for new mothers of children newborn to 5 years old. Claire and Katy have a passion for helping and empowering women to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. This therapeutic sanctuary takes a holis…
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When your private health won't pay, and flu vaccine options
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In health news this week it's cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's and possibly bowel cancer prevention. When your private health insurer won't pay, have you read the fine print on your policy lately? A look at health literacy barriers, when it's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office…
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Cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's
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This week in health news a look at how cows in the US are catching bird flu. What's new on the menu for flu vaccinations this year. And could GLP-1s, commonly recognised by brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro, be used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and the prevention of some cancers?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office. For up to 60% of Australian adults reading a medication label, instructions on their referral, or filling in the forms in the waiting room can present a challenge to their literacy levels. That avoidance of early care means a higher chance of ending up in the emergency depa…
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When your private health insurer won't pay
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Your doctor's just told you you're going to need a medical procedure, and you pat yourself on the back for paying those private health insurance premiums for all those years. But on closer inspection you realise – you're not covered for the procedure after all. Private health reforms mean coverage is a lot easier to navigate than it used to be but …
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New technology is allowing researchers to look beyond standard autopsy results to investigate viruses and inflammation to point to possible causes of some cases of SIDS. Dr Robin Haynes from the Boston Children's Hospital, working in part with Australian charity River's Gift, identified specific viruses and inflammation of the brain stem in some ca…
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mRNA became a part of the vernacular during the pandemic, but it's not just for COVID vaccines. Dr Rebecca Nisbet at the Florey Institute is using mRNA to target proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Here's What Happens When A Child's Backpack Is Too Heavy
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Us parents aren’t the only ones worried about our kids (literally) doing the heavy lifting. Experts are concerned with what those backpacks are doing to our children’s bodies in the long term.By Mom Tips
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Lesser-Known Facts About Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, and what better time to get involved in the community and learn more about autism?By Mom Tips
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#302 - Therapy Regression: What is it and Why Does it Happen?
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Check out our newly re-launched digital course: Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers Designed for new and expecting parents, as well as therapists and professionals working with children ages birth - 4 years. OTs and OTAs - earn 11 CEU contact hours through AOTA with this digital course! What i…
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In this episode, Shannon shares a story that left her feeling like she has done her job as mother. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook & Instagram.By Shannon and Jess
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We Had Another Baby and Chose to Downsize Our House
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Who asks for a smaller house when their fifth baby is coming? Usually a family of seven would need a bigger house, but I was convinced the opposite was true.By Mom Tips
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46. Guest Interview with Amanda B - Loving THE Amazing Grace
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Amanda shares a special story with hosts: A story of birth, loss, and moving forward. Amanda is mom to THE Amazing Grace. Most people believe that adding to your family of two should be exciting. But after having a miscarriage, Amanda and her husband got pregnant a 2nd time only to receive devastating and scary news that the baby was measuring too …
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The bacteria causing bowel cancer, and how to make indoor air safer
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How changes to codeine access impacted the use of PBS-listed opiods. Pinpointing particular strains of bacteria that could lead to bowel cancer. The Australian research that helped change our definition of anaemia. And why aren't there already strict guidelines on indoor air quality?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Thousands of babies at risk of respiratory syncytial virus will be better protected as cases surge. New South Wales and Queensland are following WA's lead with new RSV vaccine programs for vulnerable infants. Also making health news this week, a drop in PBS subsidised opioid use and a new therapy for a deadly genetic disease in kids.…
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Identifying a bacterial cause for bowel cancer
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Colorectal cancer is happening more often and in younger people, but why? Part of the answer might have to do with the microbiome. Researchers at University of Melbourne have identified a particular strain of bacteria that causes DNA damage that leads to cancer. Associate Professor Daniel Buchanan explains what this means – and whether this informa…
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Changes to WHO guidelines for anaemia diagnosis
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Anaemia is a common condition where there's not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. It can cause debilitating symptoms, including tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. For the first time in 50 years the World Health Organization has revised its guidelines for diagnosis. Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha from the …
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We spend 90 per cent of our time indoors but the quality of the air we breathe while we're there is largely unregulated. It's something experts have been wanting to change for two decades, but came into the spotlight during the pandemic as people realised COVID was airborne. Professor Lidia Morawska is the lead author of paper in the journal Scienc…
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You don't need to wait until your child is in school to begin their art education. The earlier you start, the better. Here are some tips to instill a love of art and creativity in your toddler.By Mom Tips
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An Easy and Adorable Trick to Help Kids Ditch Pacifiers Once and For All
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Some bad habits are extra hard to break, and for kids under 5 that can often involve giving up their beloved pacifier.By Mom Tips
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#301 - Does Your Toddler Have ADHD, SPD or Are They Acting in Typical Toddler Ways?
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Check out our newly re-launched digital course: Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers Designed for new and expecting parents, as well as therapists and professionals working with children ages birth - 4 years. OTs and OTAs - earn 11 CEU contact hours through AOTA with this digital course! As ped…
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Shannon shares a "Prosch Funny" - kids just say the darndest things, haha! Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook & Instagram.By Shannon and Jess
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As parents, we’re always trying to do it all, but here are some ways to know you’re probably doing way too much.By Mom Tips
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HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY From There, To Here! Your hosts are excited to continue to bring you inspiring stories, wisdom and laughter - but first, we must celebrate! In this relaunch , we reflect back on our very first full episode - The F Word. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook & Instagram.…
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ADHD medication a lifesaver? Will cancer treatment damage your ovaries?
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Three recent scientific papers looking at ADHD treatment and other health outcomes. Why no one knows what your cancer treatment will do to your ovaries. In a small US study, brain cancer tumours shrank rapidly in the first few days when treated with chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, T cells injected into the fluid around the brain. And suicidal th…
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Using the immune system's own cells to attack brain cancer
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In this small study, brain cancer tumours shrank rapidly in the first few days when treated with chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, T cells injected into the fluid around the brain. While some tumours returned in time, Dr Marcela Maus, from Harvard Medical School, says it's a proof of concept that requires further study.…
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How often does the average person think about suicide?
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Suicidal thoughts are more common than researchers expected in people who do not fit with conventional diagnoses of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Dr Maria Oquendo, from the university of Pennsylvania, says changes are needed to broaden suicide risk screening and emergency department response.…
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Three scientific papers looking at ADHD: research into the risk of death from unnatural causes like accidents; medication for ADHD and potential cardio vascular disease; and the likelihood of developing dementia. And new vaping legislation and lung cancer screening that's been presented to parliament.…
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Will cancer treatment damage your ovaries?
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There’s a glaring lack of data about new cancer treatments, like immunotherapy, and their effects on women’s reproductive organs and fertility. Reporter Lauren Roberts has been speaking to cancer patients and researchers to find out why this has been overlookedBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Things That Are Often Overlooked During Spring Cleaning
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It's that time of year again — time to stock up on cleaning supplies, rally the troops, and get to work spring cleaning your home.By Mom Tips
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5 Parenting Mysteries That Will Never Be Solved
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Kids are mysterious. When they're little, there's so much about them we can't figure out, so we look forward to the day when they grow up and all of the secrets will be revealed. Then again, that day may never come.By Mom Tips
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#300 - 7 Therapeutic Activities with Hula Hoops
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Get ready for an episode full of simple, straightforward activities using one piece of equipment - a hula hoop! We dive into the benefits of this single piece of equipment, why you should have one in your home and multiple in your clinic and school, and then we jump right into our 7 favorite activities using hula hoops! Some of these activities can…
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Jess sheds lights on a mindfulness practice that she uses with Jude before bedtime. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook & Instagram. - Mindfulness for kids - Mindful kids - Grounding technique - Noticing your body - Being in your body - Using your senses - Bedtime routine - Calming - Reduce stress…
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8 Things You Didn't Know About Women and Heart Disease
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Although both men and women are living longer than ever, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women worldwide. Here are 8 things you might not know about women and heart disease.By Mom Tips
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HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY From There, To Here! Your hosts are excited to continue to bring you inspiring stories, wisdom and laughter - but first, we must celebrate! In this Relaunch episode, we will go back to where it all started and remind you that our vision has not changed. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook & Instagram.…
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