If you are the parent of a child with Autism, you likely have many days when you just feel tired. Parenting is exhausting as is, but parenting a child with special needs can be next-level difficult, and that difficulty is only increased if our child is also struggling to sleep at night. At least half …
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We have probably all heard the saying: “Children thrive in structure.” The Centers for Disease Control states: “Consistency, predictability, and follow-through are important for creating structure in the home”. The AAP has developed a wonderful program to help parents create a new bedtime structure with oral health care routines. This program includes information for families …
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Around 50% of young kids have severe nightmares that cause them to wake up their parents. I had a nightmare every night as a kid, and even though it was distressing to me, it was equally distressing to my parents. My bedtime routine became a battle because I was so terrified to get into bed. And even …
Aproximadamente 50% de los niños pequeños tienen pesadillas severas que causan que despiertan a sus padres. Yo tuve una pesadilla cada noche cuando era niño, y aunque era doloroso para mi, era igual de doloroso para mis padres. Mi rutina para la hora de dormir llegó a ser una batalla porque era tan aterrorizado acostarme …
When talking to families about special time, parents often respond, “I already spend all day with my children” or “We have lots of one-on-one time together.” I love hearing when parents are able to be home and enjoy spending time with their children! I also wanted to highlight some of the ways that “special time” …
Cuando hablamos con familias sobre tiempo especial, es común escuchar, “Ya paso todo el día con mis niños” o “Ya pasamos mucho tiempo juntos.” ¡Me encanta saber que los padres puedan estar en casa y disfrutar pasar tiempo con sus hijos! También quiero destacar algunas maneras que el “tiempo especial” sea diferente que otro tiempo …
Tiempo Especial: Más que solo pasar tiempo juntos Read More »
Have you ever noticed how life has a tendency to throw all sorts of unexpected twists and turns, especially at the least convenient times? I’ve heard enough experiences to know that this doesn’t just happen to me; everyone has their own story. It’s often hard for me (but really, most adults as well) to deal …
As a parent support specialist with Help Me Grow Utah, I sometimes get asked questions regarding receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Frequent questions often sound like Does Help Me Grow screen for autism? My pediatrician administered the M-CHAT to my child and it said he is at high risk– doesn’t that count as …
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We all know that tummy time is important! Tummy time helps your baby develop her neck, back, and shoulder muscles. Not only does tummy time help your child be ready to crawl and walk, it also helps her to be ready to drink from a cup and eat solid foods. The recommended time for tummy …
I love training in martial arts. There’s something really fulfilling for me to be able to master a new technique while getting a really great workout in. One aspect of martial arts that I really connect with is the need to breathe. We all struggle with different challenges. We are all more capable of handling …
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