#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!

Starting out in pediatrics can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to fall into some common traps. In this episode, we’re sharing the top 5 mistakes new pediatric therapists make (yes, we made them too!) and how to avoid burnout while still giving your clients the best support possible. We cover: Why staying on top of continuing education is essential The danger of passive treatment sessions How to involve families for better carryover Why a bottom-up approach matters in pediatrics The importance of setting boundaries and self-care Thanks for listening 🩷 If you’re a new grad or new to pediatrics, let us know which tip resonated most with you! LINKS Harkla Holiday Sale! All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram ⁠ ⁠Harkla Website ⁠ ⁠Harkla YouTube⁠ ​​ ⁠Harkla Instagram⁠ ⁠Harkla Digital Courses⁠

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#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them! is an episode from All Things Sensory by Harkla by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L.

This episode is 00:21:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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