How to Communicate Better
Joe Butler has worked with autistic children and young people for over 25 years, and increasingly also supports workplaces and community organizations to be more understanding and inclusive of neurodivergent...
Parenting
Sensory Spring Clean: Supporting Children with Special Needs
Spring Cleaning: Boosting Wellbeing for Kids with Disabilities Parents of children with special needs have many considerations to make for their home. And before we can even consider cleaning a...
Tech Tools to try in 2024
Many people associate the beginning of a new year with a time of renewal, starting fresh, and setting new goals or resolutions. We at BridgingApps like to take time to...
Mommy’s Timeout: Majestic Aurora Borealis Over Reine
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the majestic sight of an Aurora Borealis over Reine. Take a...
Dear Santa, From a Special Needs Mom
Dear Santa, As a young girl, I wrote to you with requests for toys, games, and, of course, surprises! I also want you to know I NEVER forgot to leave...
Throw A Karaoke Party
Unleash the inner superstar in each person by hosting a karaoke party. The best thing about karaoke is that you can do it anywhere – at home, in a park,...
How to Create a CandleScape
Holiday tablescapes create a special ambiance in a home, but did you know you can also create a candlescape that adds a warm glow, especially at night? Whether you are...
Create a Winter Village Scene with Paper Chain Village
It is the time of year when people begin their holiday decorating, and for many families, that means setting up Christmas villages. As beautiful as they are, the various buildings...
5 Common Behavior Myths Every Parent Should Know
Parenting is a tough task for all, especially parenting a child with special needs. This can include bouncing from one therapy session to another, attending IEP meetings, navigating our children’s...
3 Ways to Empower Young Girls for a Bright Future!
Let’s empower young girls for a brighter future! We can encourage them to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and use their voices...
