Is your child walking on their tiptoes? Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains why children toe walk, when it becomes a concern, and how occupational therapy can help.
Learn what interoception is, why it matters for emotional regulation and wellbeing, and how OT helps children tune into their internal body signals.
Childhood anxiety is more common than many parents realise. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains the signs, the sensory connection, and how OT provides practical calming strategies.
Explore how occupational therapy supports children with Down syndrome in Malta — from fine motor and gross motor skills to daily living and independence.
Play is a child’s most powerful learning tool. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains how play-based therapy works, why it matters, and what parents can do at home.
Discover how the vestibular system affects your child’s balance, attention, and learning — and what signs of vestibular dysfunction look like in children.
Learn what proprioception is, how it affects your child’s behaviour and learning, and discover heavy work activities that support sensory processing.
Wondering how screen time affects your child’s development? Malta OT Ema Bartolo shares practical guidelines by age and strategies to balance digital and real-world play.
Discover how occupational therapy supports emotional regulation in children using sensory strategies, the Zones of Regulation, and practical home activities.
Learn when children develop scissor skills, how to choose the right scissors, and fun cutting activities to build fine motor strength at home.