Children will test boundaries, children with autism are not necessarily going to be any different. Be very clear about which behaviors are acceptable to you and then create clear boundaries, ensure that the rest of the family is also clear and that you all act with consistency. However, be realistic. A child [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged and, autism, boundaries, Children, clear, expectations, high, importance, of, the, with
Many parents with young children have wondered if their child’s anxiety and distress on parting is normal or excessive. First time parents especially may question whether professional help is needed. If your child’s anxiety has been a concern for you, read on to learn more about separation anxiety disorder and how it differs from ordinary [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged anxiety, child, help, how, separation, to, your
Parents would always want the best for their children’s education. Many parents are now exploring the concept of homeschooling. For many parents, opting for homeschooling is an overwhelming matter.
Homeschooling provides many advantages and benefits to the parents and children. That’s why many parents have opted for home schooling in providing their child the indispensable [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged do, get, homeschooling, how, started, you
Parents new to homeschooling often have a thousand of questions to ask. It has been accepted that parents have an inherent right to determine the pros and cons of homeschooling. So for parents who are still not clear about home schooling, here is a list of the advantages and disadvantages homeschooling. Bear in mind that [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged consider, homeschooling, must, public, schooling, things, vs, you
Many thousands of years ago, the Israelites were actually slaves to the Egyptians. When Moses and the Israelites finally left Egypt thousands of years ago on their infamous trek to their homeland they encountered many difficulties. The enormous Red Sea was on of these and became most famous for this story, the parting [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged bible, Children, crossing, dissected, for, of, red, sea, stories, the
What is the safest, a forward or rear facing child safety seat? Everyone has a different answer on this and many states have different laws governing the age, weight or size of the child or infant in question. By looking at and interpreting car accident reports and data it is an obvious finding [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged are, child, facing, rear, safest, safety, seats, why
Just like the typical method of teaching in schools, home schooling is also a process that parents should learn to understand in order to provide their children the best education that they could give.
Therefore, for parents who have decided to home school their children and do not know how to prepare an overall plan in [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged a, Children, for, home, how, plan, prepare, schooling, structure, to, your
Autism is a life long developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate and to make sense of our social world.
The disorder usually appears before the child is three years old. People with autism often also have learning disabilities, but a minority have normal or high general intelligence. Boys are 4 times more [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged and, are, autism, for, is, it, the, treatments, what
I have used elements of many different approaches over the years, but the one that I’ve found makes the biggest difference with young children with autism is simply that of playing.
Parents are biologically adapted to respond to their developing infants’ needs, we almost cannot help but engage in baby-talk when confronted with a small child. [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged a, autism, child, play, plea, to
A trip is not a real trip until you discover the joy of sharing and celebrating new and exciting places with your kids. Without worrying too much about the possibilities of taking good care of your kids or babies, while you are on the road, making sure that they are always safe and comfortable, you [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged babies, the, traveling, with, without, worry
Have you struggled in vain to get your child to comply with rules? Do you feel like you are always yelling, but never get through? While no one method will work ALL the time, here’s an easy to remember way to set a limit. Use the A.C.T. model.
First, the A – acknowledge the feeling behind [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged and, Children, choices, consequences
If you are thinking about in-home tutoring for your child you are not alone. There are many people that use this method to get their child back on track. In addition, this type of tutoring also allows for you, the parent, to take a step back. In many cases, a child will [...]
Posted in Family Blog | Tagged advantages, inhome, of, tutoring
