If your child’s bedtime is a struggle, you’re not alone. Whether it’s asking for a drink of water every 5 minutes, hearing “I’m not tired”, or a meltdown in general, bedtime can be chaos. We all know that sleep is important, but for children, getting enough sleep helps with things like behavior and learning. Studies show …
Feeding a child can cause the most anxiety-inducing moments of the day… OR it can be an enjoyable experience that brings parent and child closer together. The following guidelines can empower your family to start out on the right foot when feeding your baby, or if you have a picky eater, to take steps toward positive feeding moments. …
“More than screen-obsessed young children, we should be concerned about tuned-out parents.” This statement jogged my memory of a photo I once saw. It was of a couple sitting up in bed, as they were illuminated by the light of their phones in the darkness of the night. Neither of them appeared to be speaking to …
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Nearly all children could benefit from social/emotional coaching. The purpose of social and emotional coaching is to help children learn social skills, emotional intelligence, and behaviors. These abilities can help children relate to their peers and regulate their own emotions. It might sound like a daunting task for parents and caregivers to teach children how …
As humans, we are always experiencing sensory input, and everyone experiences times when they feel sensory overload. For children with sensory processing issues, those moments may be especially overwhelming. Experiencing sensory overload can happen to any child, but is often more common in children who have ADHD, autism, or other behavioral issues. It’s important to remember that …
El alimentar a un niño puede causar muchos momentos de ansiedad durante el día…O puede ser una experiencia agradable que les une al padre y al hijo. Las siguientes sugerencias pueden empoderar a su familia para tener un buen comienzo a la hora de alimentar a su bebé, o si usted tiene a un niño …
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Si es un desafío acostar a su hijo, usted no está solo. Ya sea que pida un vaso de agua cada 5 minutos, escuche “No estoy cansado,” o un berrinche en general, la hora de acostarse puede ser caótica. Todos sabemos que es importante dormir, pero para los niños, recibir suficiente sueño ayuda con las …
Si usted es padre de un niño con autismo, es posible que tenga muchos días en los que se siente cansado. Ser padre es agotador en sí, pero criar a un niño con necesidades especiales puede ser otro nivel de dificultad, y esa dificultad sólo aumenta si nuestro niño tampoco duerme bien durante la noche. …
Los 10 mejores consejos para mejorar el sueño en los niños con autismo Read More »
As you give birth to your baby, you receive so many recommendations, advice, and critics that it is hard to know the best way to parent your child. Each kid is different, so it’s important to remember to do what feels best for you and your child. However, there are some recommendations given by expert …
It’s been 10 minutes. You’re late for an appointment, but your toddler insists on putting on their own shoes. It would have been much faster to do it yourself, but they insisted. Relieved and ready to get out the door, you give them a high five and say, “Good job!” Let’s talk about that phrase, “Good …
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