Child Just Diagnosed With Autism? A Calm Guide to the First Few Months
Just received an autism diagnosis for your child? Here are gentle, practical next steps for services, school support, and looking after yourself.
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Family | Health | Lifestyle | Mental Health | Parenting
I Am A Patient Parent
My kids benefit when I have a calm demeanor. I do my best to manage my emotions. I slow down and take deep breaths. I try to make rational decisions. I often speak softly and firmly. I use discipline as a tool for teaching rather than punishment. Triggers I identify my triggers and I observe…
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10 Fun Activities To Do With Your Kids During The Winter Months
The winter months can prove to be a dreary time if you’re the type of parent that enjoys spending time out in the sun with your kids. However, with a little creative thinking, you can make memories and have a fabulous time during the winter months too. Bundle up and enjoy some outdoor fun with…
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Family | household | Lifestyle | Mental Health | Parenting
A Parent’s Guide To Calming Household Chaos
Considering how much noise, mess, and time pressures kids create, you’d think they actually thrive on disorder. However, too much chaos can affect their physical and emotional development. Numerous studies have found that children growing up in chaotic households tend to have lower grades, less self-control, and poorer health. Contributing factors include excess noise, lack…
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A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Independent Play
Do you have trouble working from home because your kids cling to you? Do they complain that they’re constantly bored when you have an important Zoom meeting to attend? Being a special needs parent presents many challenges, and working is absolutely one of them. Many moms opt to leave the workforce altogether, some can’t and…
