The Importance of Family Time
In a world where busy schedules, appointments, and extracurriculars can quickly fill our calendars, family time is often the first thing to go. However, quality time together is a must for your child’s development and your family’s emotional well-being. Why Family Time Matters—Especially in the Early Years The first five years of your child’s life […]
Person-First Language & Down Syndrome: Words Matter
As a parent or caregiver to a child with Down syndrome, you want to do everything you can to advocate for their needs and celebrate who they are. One of the simplest but most powerful tools you have is your words. How we talk about people—especially individuals with Down syndrome—shapes how they’re seen and treated. […]
Bee Stings: How to Treat Them & When to Get Help
Shaped like cartoon characters or baby animals, gummy multivitamins are one way to make sure your child gets vitamins and minerals. They taste good and fill the nutritional gaps in the diet. They sound like a win! And they are, as long as they’re taken correctly. As you can imagine, this is one supplement that […]
When Your Child Breaks a Bone
There is nothing scarier than when your child gets hurt. As your little one starts crawling, climbing, and discovering the world around them, your role is to keep your child safe but still give them freedom to try things. While bumps and bruises are common, sometimes a fall or accident can lead to a broken […]
Six Tips To Help Learners With Down Syndrome Be Their Best
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better than what they […]
How Puzzles Can Help Your Childs Development
Puzzles are a popular and challenging activity for young children and adults alike. At any age, puzzles offer the chance to work toward a goal and, literally, piece together a story or narrative. With fun shapes and bright colors, large-piece puzzles are a favorite among small children, but they also offer an array of developmental […]
Effective Stress Management For Parents of Children With Special Needs
Everyone has sources of stress in their lives. Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them. Are they making the “right” decisions for their children? Are their children going to be accepted? For parents who struggle with the health and development of their children, doing the […]
Teaching Children About Special Needs and Disabilities
Disabilities and special needs cover a wide range and could be anything from a speech delay to a significant medical diagnosis. Some disabilities are obvious, such as a child with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Some disabilities, such as speech delays, sensory integration problems, learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder may not be […]
The Effects Of Music On Childhood Development
Since nearly the beginning of human history, music has been used as a force for healing. Aristotle taught that “When we hear (music and poetry) our very soul is altered.” From Hippocrates to Native American medicine men, people have long used singing and playing instruments to cure. In modern times, scholars and doctors have researched […]