Does an interruption to your child’s routines feel like the end of the world? Are you dreading the holiday season with all the running around? Kassidy Reinert is the clinical director for the ASSERT Autism Program in Weber School District. She outlined in her ECHO presentation at Utah State University how to not only survive
Daylight saving time ends this year on November 3. It is common for people to change their clocks and their schedules on this day, “falling backward” for the purpose of utilizing our daylight time to the fullest. However, when it comes to a child’s sleep structure, it may be helpful to begin the shift sooner
Many families are trying to sneak in one last trip before summer ends. You might be worried your relaxing trip will turn into a kicking and screaming nightmare on your cramped plane ride! With the right game plan, you can avoid a lot of the problems that lead to horror stories. “Bad Behavior” is usually
Halloween and Thanksgiving have officially ended, which means we are now quickly approaching the Holiday season! Here are three ideas to help you navigate the holiday stress because you deserve to experience those inspirational messages of “JOY, PEACE, & BELIEVE” meticulously displayed on your table tops and porches. The holidays are a time of giving
Earth Day is a national holiday celebrated in April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. There are numerous ways we can help take care of our planet. Recycling is just one of them! Let’s take a look at how children can get involved in recycling. Make it accessible. When I was young my little brother asked
It has been another year of adjustment and growth at Help Me Grow. We are grateful for the support from our donors, partners, and families like you! Let’s take a look at how we’ve grown over the last year. 98% of families have reported that Help Me Grow Utah has been equally helpful or more helpful
Most years, my parents would go out for dinner and have a romantic date while I took care of my siblings. As the oldest of all my siblings, I’ve always tried to come up with fun activities to do for Valentine’s Day. But most of the time, we would just end up watching TV together.
Day of the Dead, otherwise known as Día de los Muertos, is a celebration of life as people remember their ancestors. During this holiday, it is believed that past relatives return as spirits to the land of the living to spend time with their loved ones. Although this holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated
As a kid, I remember how excited I got about dressing up for Halloween. There’s just something magical about pretending to be someone or something else for an evening, having fun and getting lots of yummy treats. Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and drinking warm apple cider are some of the things I looked forward to most
If the 4th of July snuck up on you this year like it did for me, you’ll likely need some last-minute ideas on how to entertain your children and make the holiday special. There are so many fun and creative ways to celebrate with your kids that don’t require copious amounts of time and money.
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