Ensuring safety and security for children on the autism spectrum
Concerns surrounding personal safety and risk are quite common among the autism community. So, just what…
Accept differences to create effective family communication
Ideas about communication—what it is and what it should look like—varies from person to person. It…
Parents must teach their kids effective ways to manage bullying
Your parents may have advised you to ignore your “worst nightmare” at school, but today is…
Helping girls love their bodies and cultivate healthy self-esteem
Research shows that 9 out of 10 women are dissatisfied with their bodies. It is common…
Addressing the issue of sexuality with kids with special needs
As parents, we arm ourselves with education and support to better prepare us and our children…
Choosing an online school that caters to a student’s strengths
The right online high school can offer students an enormous amount of flexibility in their education….
Daily exercise and movement helps kids improve learning and recall
We already know that exercise is beneficial in many ways. It decreases the risk of obesity,…
Teach your anxious child better ways to cope and manage behaviors
While some anxiety in childhood is common, research has shown a large increase in anxiety in…
Understanding a child’s language and literacy development
Language and literacy development in children cannot be separated. As young children grow in their language…
Focus on structure and passions when raising a child with ADD/ADHD
Raising a child diagnosed with ADD/ADHD can be challenging. However, when parents focus on advocating, structure…