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Distraction Verses Obsession in Children with Autism

I spent last week pondering these two ideas. Why? Well, here’s the set up: My son is currently obsessed with Pokemon. It started last spring when a buddy got him into it. They play it together now, and it’s pretty much all my son plays these days. Not only plays, but talks about. And, thinks…

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Typical Behavior of a Child

Raising a child can seem like a nearly impossible task at times. Children experience a wide range of moods and behaviors that can frustrate parents. Many unattractive behaviors are simply a normal part of a healthy childhood, while others may signify a problem. Knowing how to deal with unattractive behaviors, as well as knowing when to seek professional help, can help your child grow into a healthy adult.

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4 Steps to ‘Parent Coaching’ to Your Own Child

Parent coaching is a vital tool that moms and dads alike need to raise children. As parents, we have many tools we use to raise children: teaching, advocating, counseling, discipling, etc. But oftentimes, we leave out coaching. Coaching empowers teens to become more self-aware, independent, and resilient. Through powerful questions and goal-focused strategies, families can…

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Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home

With the school year coming to a close, we must now talk about summer and the ever-daunting ‘Summer Slide’ dilemma. If you haven’t heard the term before let me explain: Summer Slide is a teacher-speak for the academic regression that students encounter during the summer months when educational/academic focus shifts to the backseat. During the…