Turning Off at Bedtime {Tip 11 of 31}
Doug’s Back-to-School Tip: Get Electronics Out of the Bedroom When it’s Time to Sleep The kids may be used to having their phone or tablet right next to them...
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DIY Homework Folder {Tip 10 of 31}
A DIY homework folder that helps keep school work organized! It was always a challenge for me and my child to keep homework/paperwork straight during the school year....
Establishing Routines at Bedtime {Tip 9 of 31}
Bedtime on schooldays can be stressful A great tip for parents of students who have emotional or behavioral disabilities is to get them used to a routine prior to starting school. Getting children...
Making Sure Your Child’s Shoes Make the Grade {Tip 8 of 31}
 Doctors say that choosing the proper shoes is key to your child’s health   How to make sure your child’s shoes make the grade this year While most back-to-school purchases...
Six Ways to Foster Friendships at School {Tip 7 of 31}
Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friends offer kids a respite from adult guided or solitary activities....
5 Apps to Kick-start Your Morning Routine {Tip 6 of 31}
Making morning routines fun! This back to school tip aims to tackle many people’s LEAST favorite topic – mornings! For many parents and children, with and without special...
Keeping Play in the School Day {Tip 5 of 31}
Realizing the Importance of Playtime during school year Kids everywhere rejoice! Playtime is just as important as school time. Look around at schools nowadays, tests are more abundant and all...
Helping Kids Keep Healthy Teeth {Tip 4 of 31}
Better brushing leads to better results  I am a dentist working with children and adults who have special needs. I also train a program of post doctoral dentists who...
R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N {Tip 3 of 31}
The secret for your child to be more successful in the upcoming school year…Â Â R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N Parents of children with special needs all have the same obsession: stimulation! It...
Zipping Made Easy {Tip 2 of 31}
Does your child have difficulty zipping? Try this! Here is a quick and easy idea to help a child manipulate a zipper on a backpack, lunchbox, or jacket. All you...
