The Pediatric Playbook by Your Pediatric OT

Episode 10 –  Welcome back to The Pediatric Playbook! In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, I’m joined by my former client and now friend, Katie, as she shares her journey through her daughter’s constipation and potty training challenges. From tears at missed pool parties to celebrating bathroom breakthroughs, we talk about it all—including the emotional toll of working with the medical syst...

Episode 9 – Navigating the Pediatric Emergency Room: Real Talk with a Pediatric ER Nurse Welcome back to The Pediatric Playbook! This week, I’m joined by Miranda Dunlap, a pediatric ER registered nurse with experience caring for children and families in high-stress, high-stakes situations. From fevers and falls to major emergencies, Miranda has seen it all—and today, she’s here to share her insigh...

Episode 8 – Potty Training your Autistic Child: The Power of Believing in their Readiness Welcome back to The Pediatric Playbook! This week, I’m joined by Amber Arrington, a mother to six children—three of whom are autistic—who has turned her personal journey into a mission to support other parents. Once fearful of the word autism, Amber now embraces it fully and dedicates her work to helping fami...

Episode 7 – EMDR & Motherhood: Healing, Parenting, and Mental Health Welcome back to the Pediatric Playbook! Welcome back to The Pediatric Playbook! This week, I’m joined by Carly Costello, a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR therapist, and mom to the sweetest one-year-old girl, as we dive into the realities of postpartum life and the power of EMDR therapy in healing trauma and overcoming...

Episode 6 – Sensory Processing & Sleep: Helping Kids Regulate and Rest Well Welcome back to the Pediatric Playbook! This week, I’m joined by a fellow pediatric occupational therapist, Courtney English, as we explore the connection between sensory processing and sleep, parenting, potty training, and more. Courtney brings her expertise in sensory regulation to help us understand why some kids st...

Episode 5 – OT's Role in Supporting Kids in Mental Health Crisis Welcome back to the Pediatric Playbook! This week, I’m joined by one of my best friends and former college roommate, Lindsay, as we dive into the world of pediatric occupational therapy in acute inpatient children’s psychiatric care. We discuss the challenges and rewards of working with kids in crisis, the importance of trauma-inform...

Episode 4 – Potty Training Strategies + Reflecting on My 20's Welcome back to the Pediatric Playbook! This week join me in celebrating a golden milestone—her 30th birthday. I also dive into the essential topic of potty training, offering thoughtful advice and practical tips for parents and caregivers. Learn about the early stages of potty learning, identifying signs of readiness, and setting your...

Episode 3 – Unlocking Language Development: Early Intervention Insights Welcome to another insightful episode of the Pediatric Playbook! I'm Amanda, your host and pediatric occupational therapist, here to support parents, therapists, teachers, and caregivers in the dynamic world of child development. Today, we are going to dive into the crucial world of early intervention speech therapy with our s...

Episode 2 – Lessons Learned: From OT School to Real-World Challenges Welcome to another insightful episode of the Pediatric Playbook! I'm Amanda, your host and pediatric occupational therapist, here to support parents, therapists, teachers, and caregivers in the dynamic world of child development. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Shannon, a fellow OT and my OT school roommate, to share her diverse j...

Episode 1 – From Passion to Practice: My Journey to Becoming a Pediatric OT In this debut episode of The Pediatric Playbook, I share my journey to becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, from discovering my passion for helping children to navigating the challenges and triumphs of my career. I open up about the pivotal moments that shaped my path and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Whe...