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Recommended Toys for Autistic Children

Autism is a developmental disability. According to the Autism Society, it affects the functioning of the brain and typically appears within the first two years of life. In addition to being manifested in difficulties in both verbal and non-verbal communication, people with autism can have difficulties in social interactions and leisure or play activities. Because of the difficulties with play activities, choosing the right toy for an autistic child can mean making playtime less difficult and more enjoyable.

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3 Life Lessons Your Kid Gets from Picture Books

The world is full of information, of digital chatter swarming and spinning around us. Our children need anchors, ways to navigate through the often confusing terrain of the adult world, moving fast and furious. Picture books are that anchor. In this era, there has never been a better way to teach our children what to hold onto and what to cherish than the beautiful books out there now to guide their way, and ours, as parents. We can raise loving, empathetic, imaginative, curious, community centered children. Let stories be our guide.