Tag: Children

Being a Mom

Being a mom means constantly comparing your kid to Brenda’s kid, who was a master cellist at age 3, a composer at age 4, and a conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at age 5, all … Source: Being a Mom Read more →

Creating a Safe and Functional Backyard for a Child on the Autism Spectrum

  By Danny Knight Home safety precautions are always important when children are around. For kids who are on the autism spectrum, safe surroundings are essential, especially in the backyard where kids can get into all kinds of trouble. Pay particular attention to behavior that’s your autistic child is most likely to exhibit. For example, if he likes to explore and… Read more →

Thanksgiving Writing Activity

Thanksgiving day is always a busy day for me.  I spend most of it baking and the kids often get a little restless waiting around for the meal. I like to be prepared with activities for the kids to do.  I made a little Printable Thanksgiving Writing Activity for the kids to do this year. I want to encourage them… Read more →

Pediatric Sleep Consultant Mary Cantwell Interview

Sleep is important for our children’s health and development and it’s very important for Mom and Dad too. So much growth and development occurs from birth to 4 years old especially and sleep is essential to that healthy development. For parents sleep is essential for their emotional, mental and physical well being. Source: Dallas Pediatric Sleep Consultant Mary Cantwell Interview Read more →