It’s Sunday evening, and I have already fielded 100 questions and complaints from 4 children about school tomorrow. I listen to child after child, explain why they don’t need to go, listen to how much they will miss me (tug on […]
Say What You Need to Say (Teaching Social Skills to Children with Disabilities)
If I were given the choice of what I find to be the most challenging for children with disabilities, I would say their ability to effectively communicate their wants and needs, additionally, interactiing with others. I am sure there are […]
Happy handwashing :)
Pretty basic right? “Wash your hands before dinner please”, hmm… maybe not? Hand washing is the number one way to decrease your chances of bringing germs into your body and therefore getting sick. Basic hand washing skills are easy, but […]
The Little Free Library
So, school is in full swing at our house. Night time routines of homework, practices, and well of course our nightly reading logs are well on their way. Now, for my oldest, this is a breeze! I have to pry […]
Some fun and flavorsome fall snack ideas
Now that Summer has left us and Fall has officially arrived, here are just a few fall-related snacks that you can make with your little one. Below, are easy, creative and fun snacks you can do together (adult help will […]
Safety first
Have you wondered what would happen if your child would become separated from their group during a field trip? Does your child wander away from you in public settings? Would your child be able to communicate with a security […]
If the shoe fits – with an orthotic?
You decide to “swing-by” the mall shoe store to visit a sale on back to school shoes. You bring all of your kids because you are desperate for shoes that fit and are in a hurry! You did not plan for […]
Do you need a solution for waking your children up for school?
Make life easier for you and your child and invest in the My Tot Clock. I was searching for an alarm clock with a color change feature that would indicate when it is time to wake up each morning. I have a […]
Planning for children with food allergies in school
Take Steps to Ensure Your Child has a Safe School Year: School Planning for Food Allergic Children by Beth Puliti is a very good article about children with food allergies and/or children who have medical needs which are required to be addressed at […]
Using social stories to transition to school
Let’s face it, transition and change can be difficult for even us grown adults. New ideas, unfamiliar activities, routines, places, and people can be down right confusing and frightening for young children, and those who have special needs. In my […]