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Anxious for Summer? 5 Tips for Parents of Children with Autism
Summer has arrived!!! While the majority of kids are happy to be free from the structure of school and are enjoying their free-time playing in the sunshine, our kids with autism are unsure of this freedom- leaving them to feel a bit anxious. Children with autism love structure and when their world as they know…
The Summer Juggle – Tips For Working Parents
Few times of the year are more exhilarating for kids than early summer. No school! Swimming! Camp! Kick the Can! Popsicles! All life’s bounty in a three month period. But for parents, the excitement is often replaced with…dread. And stress. And frustration. Especially for working parents, the summer juggle, with its constantly changing schedules, can…
Helpful Hints For Parents of Sporty Kids
This post is in partnership with Tide and written by Jennifer Seigler. My boys are active! At almost any moment, you can find a child running, jumping or playing in my house. The boys love to be outdoors and they love competition! Sports are a big part of our lives these days with boys chasing…
How to Save My Marriage When My Spouse Hates My Parents
I remember my friend's brother was dating a quiet woman, who we will call Stacy, for a number of years. No matter how hard I, or my friend, tried to get Stacy to lighten up, she always seemed so cold. One day I asked my friend why Stacy was so rude. As it turns out,…
Are You Done Yet? How Parents Can Help Their Easily Distracted Kids!
Is your child easily distracted? Does homework that should take 45 minutes end up consuming two hours? If so, you are probably a frustrated parent. Chances are you have learned that punishing inattentive behavior doesnt work.