“THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!” Whatever it is–tantrums, hitting, whining—there are childhood behaviors that just reach their shelf life, like, yesterday, and you want them to be gone. There’s a trick to make this happen right? Easy parenting tools I can use? Sort of. Well, not exactly… but don’t give up yet. Stay with me.
Easy parenting tools: The one ‘trick’ your parenting toolbox needs Read More »
…and why it sabotages their parenting In my job as a behavior analyst, I have a front row seat to people’s parenting behavior. The parenting mistakes and the wins. I get to be in the trenches with people as they are working on being the best parent they can be and it is an honor—and
Six parenting mistakes I wish parents would stop doing… Read More »
Being a mom is a full-time gig…actually, what’s MORE than full-time? Full and three-quarters? Being a mom is something like that. And when you’re a special needs mom, caring for an atypically-developing child, it can feel even more draining at times. We all need to recharge our batteries, but how? If you’re reading this as
Self-care for special needs moms Read More »
Deciding to medicate your child for ADHD, autism, or depression is a huge decision and one that is usually a last resort for most parents. Starting meds for kids is a decision that definitely needs to be taken seriously. Personally, I waited longer than I should have to use meds for depression and meds for
5 questions to ask before starting meds for kids Read More »
Parenting is hard. Special needs parenting is harder. If you’ve been there, you know that it can get intense. And serious. And it takes a lot of reading, research, and dedication. But you know what? Special needs parenting doesn’t have to be a totally serious endeavor all the time. Sometimes, we can take a lighthearted
Five lessons I learned about special needs parenting from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Read More »
Look around any classroom and you will see plenty of squirming and movement that looks like off-task activities. While some of these kids are just being kids, many of these little wigglers have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. For those students, the wiggles are not behavior problems, but rather the coping mechanisms they have developed to
Five fidget activities that increase focus for kids with Add/ADHD Read More »
…and what you can do about it! Why are social skills so important? Because the ability to socially interact can enable learning. We live in a social environment, and our kids are missing out on key educational opportunities if they struggle with social skills. Identifying social skills your child may be missing (early on) can
Five social skills your child may be missing Read More »
Could I have prevented autism in my son at an early age? Probably not. Could I have boosted his development positively through purposeful play? Absolutely! An easy baby. A VERY easy baby, you might say. He slept predictably, kept a very rigid schedule, and didn’t really seem to need a lot of interaction. In fact,
Toilet training readiness can start earlier than you might think! There are skills you can teach before the first birthday to make potty training a breeze. Every parent has feelings about potty training. Some parents can’t wait to get their kids out of diapers. Some are hesitant to even start, and some are just plain
Toilet training readiness: skills to teach before the first birthday Read More »
Whether your kid already has a diagnosis, or you’re just starting down this road, therapy options for teens and kids can seem endless, but at the same time, also nearly impossible to find! How is that possible? Well, put on your mom or dad superperson cape, because seeking therapy for your teen or child is
Seeking therapy options for teens and kids: what you need to know Read More »