The Sandwich Generation: How To Handle it All, and Then Some!
How To handle it All, and Then Some! You are a part of the “Sandwich Generation” if you are busy raising children and caring for elderly parents! The term also...
Health & Wellness
Better Ways to Measure Cognitive Change
Cognitive Change Testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is a challenge without accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works. A new study by researchers at...
Mommy’s Timeout: Winter Heart Branches
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Picture yourself here amongst the snow-covered branches gazing through the heart shaped opening. Experience the...
A Resolution for Parents in the New Year
As a behavior analyst, I sometimes have to have difficult conversations with parents. Generally, this involves “I feel” or “I think” statements. During these conversations, parents have reported the following...
Dentist Shares Tips to Help Kids Care for Teeth
Something we all know is that good oral hygiene is important. Regular flossing and brushing at least 2 times a day can make all the difference for you and your...
Dealing with Emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime, and being prepared is especially important for families of children with disabilities. Planning ahead helps reduce fear and confusion, ensuring everyone knows what to do before,...
Mommy’s Timeout: Treinen Farm Maze
Take a Time Out Use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself exploring inside of the Treinen Farm Maze. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let go...
Mommy’s Timeout: Golden Sunflower Field
Take a Time Out Use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the view of all the sunflowers. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let go...
Sensory Spaces for You, Me, and SPD
Sensory Spaces Life gets busy and crazy for us all. So, we all know that we need to make time to take care of ourselves and create that “me” time....
Mom Makeover from the Inside Out (Part 2)
In case you missed part 1 of Mom Makeover from the Inside Out, start reading here. The gift of “me time ” for Mom When you hear the word...
