Hi, I’m Tamara Antonino, OTD, OTR/L — occupational therapist, mom of three girls (ages: 28, 21, and 4). Yes, it’s a wide age gap… it keeps life interesting and I consider myself a professional chaos-tamer.

I’ve spent over a decade helping families turn daily struggles into progress and confidence. My background isn’t just degrees and certifications (though I’ve got those) — it’s also hands-on, real-life experience as a parent who’s been through the newborn fog, the toddler tornado years, the school-age hustle, and the “I’m basically an adult but still living at home” stage.

How Skills to Thrive OT Started

It all began when I realized so many families were missing the how. Parents were told what milestones their kids should hit, but not given the real-life, practical steps to get there — without adding stress to an already busy home. I wanted to change that.

So I built "Skills to Thrive OT" to do three things:

1. Give parents clarity — no more wondering, “Am I doing enough?”

2. Make development doable — strategies you can fit into your actual day, not a Pinterest fantasy.

3. Grow with your family — from tummy time to first jobs, there’s a next step here.

Now, I get to help families build skills that don’t just check a box on a chart — they build confidence, independence, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

If you want a guide who will cheer you on, keep it real, and hand you tools that work, you’re in the right place.