Articles, Holiday, Parenting Articles
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 what a holiday should look like....
Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles
The teacher is one of your most important allies during the school year. They work incredibly hard to make sure all students achieve academic proficiency, gain crucial socio-emotional skills, and are prepared for a successful future both in and outside the classroom....
Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles
Socializing and activities outside of school are components needed to help develop your child’s social and emotional skills. Establishing relationships with kids at school and outside of school while participating in extracurricular activities help to nurture your...
Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles
Summer break is winding down, families are returning from vacation, school supplies are flying off the shelves, and teachers are back in their classrooms diligently preparing for another academic year. As the first day of school approaches, the relaxing days of...
Articles, Children, Parenting Articles
Early learning centers were established to provide an extra helping hand in young children’s growth and teach them skills that they need to thrive in life. But as their first teacher, it is the parents who should help children handle their feelings and emotions. While...
Articles, Parenting Articles
A friend of mine was recently out with his two daughters when a stranger approached and kindly complimented him for taking the time to babysit his children. He was frustrated with this well-intentioned comment because as he put it, “I’m not babysitting, I’m...
