My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was nine years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a special needs child results in the whole … Continue Reading... about 5 Things to Know About Parents of Children with Special Needs
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Fill Up on Healthy Foods
Help your body achieve a normal inflammatory response by consuming foods with High-omego-3 fatty acids, such as cold water fish, flaxseeds and walnuts. And foods with high levels of antioxidants such … Continue Reading... about Fill Up on Healthy Foods
Out with the Old, In with the New
Spring is a great time to get rid of, well, things. You know, those things that have been collecting dust or simply taking up space. Have your kids gather the toys they haven’t played with in the last … Continue Reading... about Out with the Old, In with the New
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Less Is Best
A recent study showed that fewer toys make for healthier, more engaged playtime for toddlers. Too many toys seem to create a distraction. The study observed toddlers between 18 and 30 months in free-play sessions with either 4 or 16 toys. Toddlers with fewer … Continue Reading... about Less Is Best
Does My Child Need Help?
Or is this just typical child behavior? Kids go through so many phases. It’s often hard to know when certain behaviors are “normal”or when they’re genuinely something to be concerned about. Mental health practitioners say the biggest determinant of whether or … Continue Reading... about Does My Child Need Help?
Play Like a Girl
Confidence drops significantly for girls in middle school as their bodies begin to change. But research shows that girls who play team sports have fewer body image issues and have higher self-esteem too. One expert explains that the reason girls who play … Continue Reading... about Play Like a Girl
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Sensory Shapes ‘N Balls
Sensory play for little superstars! Children will love these unique textured balls. They are soft and stimulating. Enhances gross motor and tactile skills, encourages crawling, grasping and coordination. Softly rolling the textured balls on a child’s back or … Continue Reading... about Sensory Shapes ‘N Balls
See My Feelings Mirror
Help your child learn to label and identify their emotions with the “See My Feelings” Mirror. Make learning and understanding feelings fun with 4 guided starter activities, easy-to-identify emojis, and 6 different snap-in-place emotion slides. Product Perks: … Continue Reading... about See My Feelings Mirror
Plus-Plus
One simple shape, endless possibilities! Plus-Plus is exactly that - a plus shape! It’s great for building, open play and it’s sturdy European construction and color palette makes for a satisfying sensory combination. Available in original Plus-Plus and … Continue Reading... about Plus-Plus
