With many children still at home for virtual learning, the novelty of staring at a screen all day is getting old really fast. Here are some ideas to help keep your child focused and motivated. Hang in there, and remember that this time in our...
Time and time again, with the absolute best of intentions, I observe parents making this mistake. They don’t keep a routine for their child. Yikes! Of course you want your child to have a fun summer. You envision him entertaining himself, playing outside all day...
As a mama and an educator, the thought of so many precious families and children being affected by another stressful event is heartbreaking and scary. Wherever you are in the world, action conquers fear, which is why I hope you will consider implementing some of...
Most parents are familiar with using reinforcers, giving children positive feedback, and having a reward system in place to encourage appropriate behavior. Some children will not complete a 10-piece puzzle unless they are rewarded with verbal reinforcement, such as “Good job! Way to go!” As children...
The holidays can be so stressful for families and kids affected by autism. Let’s face it, you want to be excited to have a few days to relax, kick back, and enjoy your time off work. However, you most likely have a huge lump in...