Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist
Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities may be...
Children
Building Independence Through Self Awareness And Regulation
We want our children to be as independent as possible; learning to successfully negotiate life circumstances on their own. Self-awareness (i.e., understanding what they are doing and what is occurring...
Are Too Many Toys & Games Hurting Your Child’s Health?
With the holiday season fast approaching, you can expect a vast array of toys and games to be advertised on television, in flyers, and certainly all over the Internet. Retailers...
How Exercise Can Help Children Better Learn
We’ve long known about the physical health benefits of exercise, but studies are showing the benefits that physical exercise has on the brain
Having a Party? GET A BOX!
If you want your party to be a big hit with kids, get a box. Get a big box…the kind appliances come in. Just the box alone will be a...
The Importance of Teaching Children Body Safety
We teach our children water safety and road safety — it is equally important to teach our children ‘body safety’ from a very young age.
Want to Help Your Child with Reading? Ask These Two Questions!
Helping your student with learning differences read better.
Valentine’s Day Craft: Dragonflies or butterflies you decide?
Homemade Valentine Cards are fun to make and give, but for children with special needs, sometimes crafting can be difficult. We created a Valentine giveaway that can be adapted and modified
Interactive Technology May Be a Double-Edge Sword for Children
Today we see that technology has infiltrated the lives of children as young as infants. A recent survey on tablets and toddlers shows the number of kids using touchscreens has
The Middle School Monster
Throughout a child’s middle school years, which usually includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade, the experiences are like something out of a novel. There are protagonists and antagonists who they...
