Parenting Articles
11
Jul
STRESS BUSTER: Dirt, Seeds, Gardening with Kids!
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Rick@Admin
This week I watched my daughter plan, select, and plant a small flower garden with her friend. A few days later she and her dad planted tomato and cucumber seeds at my kitchen table. My husband and daughter side by side; two mad scien...
12
May
Kids Make Mistakes. How Parents Respond Makes a Difference
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Obviously, kids make mistakes, but it is how we, as parents, respond to these mistakes that can make a significant difference. Our upbringing often shapes our responses, but it is possible to break the cycle. In this personal account,...
09
Jun
Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade Back-to-School
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Going back-to-school can be a stressful time for children of any age. Preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade back-to-school challenges can be especially stressful for early learners. It can stir up various emotions for parents and c...
17
May
11
May
Moms of Special Needs Children Have Needs Too!
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Moms of Special Needs Children are stressed out. According to a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Moms of adolescents with Autism experience and have stress levels similar to “Combat Soldiers!”This revealing stat...
24
Apr
Music Therapy Helps Children with Special Needs
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Music, which is loved by all age groups, has a way of bringing liveliness to as many as hear it. Strong emotions can be aroused in people when they listen to music. It has the ability to boost the natural stress tolerance level of the...
01
Apr
Mental Health Family Stress
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When we first become parents, the hopes and dreams we have for our children are boundless. These tiny little humans who we have sworn to nurture, protect and love without condition have a lifetime of opportunities awaiting them. But l...
17
Mar
Families Come Together During COVID-19
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As the world starts to grapple with the effects of the Coronavirus, everyday life has taken a dramatic shift. As parents, we are trying to understand what is going on and how long this will affect our lives. Schools are closed, people...
15
Mar
Visualization Technique for Kids
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Visualization Technique for Kids
Bubble Blowing Visualization Technique
This 12 minute kids visualization is taken from my Indigo Dream: Garden Of Wellnesss CD. Children and even adults can release fear, anger,...
12
Nov
Handling Holidays When Your Child Has Special Needs
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Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and chaos. When your child has special needs, holidays could be a recipe for stress and sensory overload. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of ...
