I know it’s tempting to leave your kid at home when you have errands to run – especially when journeys outside of the house tend to end in your child running off, having a meltdown, and otherwise getting into trouble. But – think about it this way. Running errands around town with your atypical kid also gives her the opportunity
Sleep plays a critical role in your atypical kid’s mood, quality of life, and school performance. Going for long periods of time without high-quality sleep can lead to a ton of challenges, including aggression, depression, hyperactivity, and other behavioral problems. But whether your child wakes up frequently throughout the night, struggles with poor-quality sleep, or has trouble falling asleep, there
It can be an extremely painful experience for atypical kids to realize that they’re “different” from their classmates and friends. They often feel lonely, and struggle to understand why it’s harder for them to do normal things – like reading, coping and interacting with their peers. The good news is, you can make this process easier on your kid, with
Meeting Your Needs: Self-Care for Parents of Atypical Kids As mothers and fathers of atypical children, it’s all too easy to forget that we have needs, too. We’re so busy adding items to our to-do list to help our kids thrive that we forget to make time for ourselves. But the reality is that parenting an atypical kid requires an
What To Do When Your Atypical Kid Is Being Bullied Bullying among atypical kids is a widespread and serious problem. The unfair reality is that our children are often viewed as easy targets by cruel tormentors, and are thus in a very vulnerable position at school. And, if left unaddressed, bullying can have lifelong implications, leave lasting emotional scars, and
Parenting Children with Special Needs: Tips to Achieve Balance in Your Life As a parent of a child with special needs, the idea of "balance" can seem like a far-fetched dream. With so much going on all the time and so many urgent items on your to-do list, it's normal to feel lucky if you have time to use the
Mom-Petition: Why to Stop Competing with Other Moms Competition is a trait that has far outlived its usefulness for moms. Our cave-dwelling ancestors may have secured our lineage by beating other moms to the best berry bushes, but today we inhabit a world of limitless resources. We’re no longer in competition to survive, yet we continue to compete. We check
Building Your Self-Esteem: How To Believe You ARE A Good Mother! When a mom of an atypical child comes to me for coaching, one of the first things we focus on is building her self-esteem. This is because in all of my years doing this, I’ve learned that it’s something every mother needs a little help with. I begin by
5 Awesome Toys for Your Atypical Kid All kids love toys, but keep in mind that for atypical kids, toys can be far more than pure fun and games. They’re valuable teaching tools that can show your child how to learn, play, and interact – three things that may not come naturally. With that said, here are five awesome toys
7 Amazing Benefits of Speech Therapy The main goal of speech therapy is to improve your kid’s communication skills, so he can understand and interact with other people. It’s a form of therapy that works for children of all ages and with all sorts of speech and language difficulties, including: Articulation disorders. These disorders involve the inability to say words