Empathy vs Sympathy, Do You Know the Difference?
Empathy vs. Sympathy, do you know the difference? I found a great video on empathy. I feel that we all encounter things in our life that we have to deal...
Parenting
Ring in a New Life-Transforming Program for the New Year: 30 Days to Finding You
30 Days to Finding You If you are looking to take your life to new levels and experience your most fulfilling path this coming year, I have put together a...
Gift Ideas for Those on Special Diets
Special Diets Hours and hours are spent at the store (or online) to find your loved ones or co-workers the perfect gifts. Some people run out on Black Friday, while...
2017 Cover Winner: Charlie Sumner
Charlie Sumner Santa’s happy helper for our Holiday issue in Charlie Sumner, age 5. He is “big brother” to his twin siblings, Jonas and Cora, age 3. Charlie has been...
Tip from a Speech Therapist: Social Thinking Skills for Children with Special Needs
The holiday season is often challenging for most of us. For our family members with special needs, it is even more stressful. We need to employ all of our “social...
Mommy’s Timeout: Beautiful Tree All Lit Up
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying this beautiful tree all lit up. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let...
‘Tis the Season’ How Do Parents Cope and What Can You Do to Help Your Child?
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate several holidays, some of which have long breaks from school for our children (Thanksgiving and Christmas). Their daily routines will be...
Productive Ways to Address Non-Preferred Behavior
Productive Ways to Address Non-preferred Behavior The school year is in full swing and fall weather is in the air. This can be a wonderful time for families who enjoy...
Managing Holiday Stress for You and Your Family
Managing Holiday Stress It’s time to ring in another holiday season. For many families that means an increased sense of family demands and responsibilities, which typically involves sending out cards,...
Monitoring Progress
Monitoring Progress This is the final installment of a six-article series on positive behavior support PBS. The previous articles focused on identifying goals and behaviors of concern, gathering information to...
