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Six Ways To Celebrate Major Events And Socially Distance
In this time of social distancing and self-isolation, it’s more important than ever to stay in touch with family and friends and celebrate the happy things in life. Here are some suggestions for virtually celebrating Mother’s Day, birthdays, and graduation! Mother’s Day Crafts While you might not be able to make it out to your…
Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network
Guest blogger Dina Kimmel... Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network Dina Kimmel, the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum an international franchise with over 65 sensory gyms, announces the launch of Rocking the Spectrum, a special needs resource network for everyone. The site features a library of inspirational and educational videos in…
Talking to Your Kids About Scary News Events
When tragedy strikes, it’s hard for parents to know how to explain news headlines about shootings or other disasters to children without overly scaring them. Kids are like little sponges, they take in much more than we realize and it’s important to address any fears and concerns they may have. “Am I safe? Who would do such a thing? Why?” There are no easy answers. It’s hard to explain how something so terrible could happen – especially when we’re still trying to make sense of it ourselves.
Special Needs Parenting: A Father’s Day Tribute to My Husband
When our son was first diagnosed, my husband had a full time job and I was the stay-at-home mom. When we understood the commitment we had to partake for our sons issues, our decision was relatively easy – he remained at his job and I was responsible for the 22 hours of autism-related therapies and programs per week.
Using a Communication Log to Work With Children With Special Needs
In my last post, I discussed how an “earnings chart” can help children with special needs. This week, I want to tackle our “communication log,” which is directly linked to our son’s earnings chart.