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Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…
How to Create a Thanksgiving Fruit and Nut Centerpiece
Looking for some quick and easy ways to make a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner table? Here’s a great idea for a fruit and nut centerpiece. It’s beautiful, simple and uses natural elements – the perfect way to reflect the spirit of the holiday!
Ways to Engage Babies and Toddlers in Reading
The beginning years: The importance of the first 5 years Do you have a little one at home and have you thought about how you can challenge your baby and toddler on learning and staying engaged in reading? Babies’ brains continue to form after they are born. They are forming for physical development, and also…
Five Best Practices for School Success
“You don’t have to make it perfect, but you can make it great.” – Alessio, my 5-year old son, advising his frustrated little sister on why her squiggly lines are okay in her first attempts at writing the alphabet
It’s back-to-school time again. In families across America the homework showdowns have already begun. Parents struggle with homework almost as much as kids do. After a full day at school, it’s hard to get …
10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
Listed below are tips to easily encourage your little one to talk. Read on to learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently.