Parent Tips

Christmastime brings out the most merry and cheerful traits within us; it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.  This holiday season also sparks a festive collection of crafts and activities.  Whether it’s

Stress-free vacations are something we all enjoy, right?!  Wrong – those don’t exist.  Even a vacation comes with stressful factors, such as planning, packing to make sure you have EVERYTHING just to realize you forgot

Throughout the last several years, the trend of “National/International Days” has consumed social media; some of these are quite preposterous.  For example, did you know there is a National Crouton Day?  Or a National Upsy

“The talk”, that phrase alone gives all parents anxiety but for a parent of a child with special needs, this already tough topic becomes even tougher. “When do I talk to them?”, “How do I

Confidence is something that is crucial in life and lacking confidence or having low self-esteem can lead to dark roads.  As children, it is normal to go through phases of finding your confidence, and part

When you have a child with special needs school age can be a stressful time. Deciding what school will be best is stressful enough but sitting in a meeting discussing all of the things with

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! Of course, I wanted to write a blog shining light on this. I started thinking of what would be the best source. I could write about Down Syndrome from

Fall is the beginning of my favorite time of year! I love all things Halloween and autumn-related, the festivals, activities, and all the different ways to experience nature during this beautiful time of year. Here

As a parent, it’s only natural to want what’s best for your child. And if your child has special needs, more often than not, it’s you who can provide that very best. For this reason,

So often I hear comments or see social media posts about teaching children how to interact with a child who has a disability. This is FANTASTIC and such a good trait to instill in your

With school starting back I wanted to dive into occupational therapy within the school system. How it’s different from clinical settings, what they focus on, who can receive OT, and more!   If you missed the

Did you know that newborn babies cannot see anything other than black, white, and gray? The first color babies will be able to see is red, but that doesn’t happen until they are about 5