Wash hands before you eat, after petting a dog, after going to the bathroom.... Read More
March 3, 2020
Posting about your child or someone else’s child is something to be cautious about. Here are some tips to think about before you post. Read More
February 24, 2020
As a rule, children, especially younger children, do not tolerate sleep deprivation well. Also children who struggle with sleep generally (some kids with autism or ADHD struggle with sleep) have a more difficult time during Daylight Savings. Poor sleep and lack of sleep can contribute to poor attention, appetite and overall mood. Read More
January 20, 2020
Children as young as two years old can learn basic feelings like happy, sad, mad and scared. As your child masters labeling these basic emotions then you can talk about the quantity of that emotion. When we work with kids on emotions we talk about feeling a little mad or a lot sad. This is a simple way to introduce the concept of emotions having quantity. Read More
December 18, 2019
Case reports suggest that tongue-tie may be a contributing factor for a small number of children who cannot produce the “l” or “th” speech sounds; however, for the vast majority of children with speech difficulties (including children who struggle with “l” and “th”), tongue-tie is not the cause of the problem. Read More
October 4, 2019
It is important for parents to be equipped with information about vaping. Websites such as www.drugfree.org and health.state.mn.us are great sources of information. Read More
March 26, 2018
Many busy families struggle to eat meals together, eat healthy meals and eat at home. While running kids to activities it is often easy to go through a drive through restaurant and pick up something quickly. If your child struggles with feeding issues or is a very picky eater mealtimes can be even more challenging. Read More
January 29, 2018
Studies show that raising children with special needs experience higher amounts of stress than parents of children who are not dealing with special needs. Parents need to keep their cups full in order to best care for their children, yet remain physically and mentally and healthy themselves. It can be hard to find the time for self-care, but it is important to remember it is important and deserved. Read More