The Pandemic has Taken a Big Toll on the Mental Health of Children
The mental health of children during the pandemic Remote learning, isolation, the loss of loved ones and just a general disruption to their lives – all of that is exacerbating...
Advice
3 Things We All Need to do to Make Trips to the Dentist Anxiety Free for Our Children
Anxiety Free Dentist Trips Whether you are an adult or child, going to the dentist can be an anxious experience for anyone. The unknown, the sounds of the drill, the...
Planning for Better Health
As parents, we do our best to keep our kids healthy and protect them from activities that may risk their health and safety. This is particularly true now with Covid...
From Special to Ordinary: Letting Go of the Raft
Originally shared via video. Republished with permission. Watch Eric’s Original Message As parents and caregivers, we often carry deep hopes for our loved ones — independence, meaningful relationships, community belonging,...
Empowering Ability
in·de·pend·ent /ˌindəˈpendənt/ adjective 1. free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority. 2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. We all know what it means to be...
Reflecting on Lessons Learned to Help Us Raise a Child with Special Needs
As the year draws to an end we want to take the time to reflect, not only on the lessons we have learned but the insights we have gained. Both...
9 Mindsets to Help our Kids with Temple Grandin, Ph.D. and Debra Moore, Ph.D.
Join us in today’s live with Temple Grandin, Ph.D., and co-author Debbie Moore, Ph.D., as they share great information on their new book Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets to Help Kids...
Have You Ever Wished for a “Blankin” BREAK ???
? Have you ever wished for a “Blankin” BREAK ??? Today, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Mintz to discuss “Breaks,” “Me Time” or Respite, And discuss ways we can...
How to Talk to Your Kids about Santa, and When is the Right Time?
Disclaimer: Dr. Chiarella is going to talk with us about Santa? You may want to listen privately or with your earbuds in. [Click to Listen to Podcast] How to talk...
Family Chat: Going Places
Learn about how families can use Positive Behavior Support to create routines when going out and about with their children. (May 2019) Fill out the form to subscribe to our...