Ready, Set, Paint! Art Therapy at Home
Art therapy is one of those things that applies to all people at all ages and stages. It’s why we all tuned in to watch Bob Ross paint “happy little...
Early Years
How to get free from unrealistic expectations of motherhood
In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Sumner. Jamie is an author, blogger, and special needs mom. She has a son diagnosed with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and cerebral palsy and twins:...
Using Visual Strategies to Improve Behavior
Using Visual Strategies To Improve Behavior Children with special needs sometimes have difficulty remembering what is expected of them or deciphering cues from their social and physical environment. Frustration and...
“Instruction Manual” for Your Child with Special Needs
[Listen to Podcast] Do you have a detailed “instruction manual” for your child with special needs? Or, do you have an “everything binder” with information about all-things-your-child? Today, we’re talking...
Where Do I Go for Evaluations
Evaluations Your child has just been given a medical diagnosis of a disability…OR… you suspect your child has a disability but are not sure. Now what? Many of us parents...
Are You on the Fence About Early Intervention: A Therapist’s Perspective
Why Early Intervention? A Therapist’s Perspective… Early Intervention (E.I.) is AMAZING (in theory—admittedly, sometimes not in execution). As you probably know, it is a system (authorized in every state in...
Back Talk: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Practice Communication Skills at Home
I can no longer go into the therapy room with my kid. If I’m there, he’s done. Forget walking. Forget tasting new foods. And you can definitely forget using his...
Picnic in the Garden: Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for the Outdoors
Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for the Outdoors Summer is quickly upon us which means the kids that have been clawing at the windows can now be set free to...
Fun Food Apps to Encourage Healthy Eating
Fun Food Apps How many of us remember our parents telling us “Don’t play with your food!” as we were growing up? Well, the apps listed below encourage talking about...
GFCF/Chemical Free Holiday Breakfast or Brunch
GFCF/Chemical Free Holiday Breakfast or Brunch The weather has cooled down, some areas have snow, the fireplaces are burning wood and stoves and ovens beckon wonderful aromas! It’s time to...