Making it Through Halloween with a Child on the Autism Spectrum
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As a child, I couldn’t wait to stay up late and go out in the dark to see all the spooky costumes and the excitement that filled the cold, winter streets. Groups of friends going door to door trick or treating while others are lurking around ready to jump out and give a good fright. But, as a mother, this feeling of excitement has been replaced with worry. Not because I am worried about what kind of mischief my child will get int
Raising Children to have Patience when the World is at their Fingertips
I hate that I use this specific grouping of words, but I can’t help myself lately. It’s far too tempting. “When I was a kid…” I hated when my parents used it, and it feels completely empty when I use it. Quite simply, because it teaches nothing. My children aren’t going to gain a greater perspective on how convenient their lifestyle is by me reminding them constantly that they have more than I ever had growing up. It falls flat, in the same way my parents’ words fell flat whe
The Heartache of Raising a Child who Struggles
Jagged are the edges of a parent’s heart when they have a child who struggles. The edges come from season after season of revolving patience and frustration; from simply wanting to help your child. Sometimes we have to teach the same things over and over, because we need our kids to be self-sufficient in a difficult world. While this can be true in raising any child, it’s even more challenging when your child’s needs aren’t typical and they struggle with basic things. You exp
Speaking Up About Being Bullied Isn't "Tattling" - And Our Kids Need to Know the Diffe
This is part of a series of blogs about bullying from PACER Center, in honor of the 10th anniversary of National Bullying Prevention Month this October. Visit PACER.org/bullying to learn more about how you can be part of the movement to unite against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion among children. Amber was about to go to lunch when she received a call from the nurse at her 8-year-old son’s school. “Devon was playing ball, and he got hit in the back,”
Sesame Street Promotes 'Give Yourself A Hug' Campaign
[To view the video mentioned below, click here.] Giving yourself a hug is a great way to calm down. See more resources for children going through traumatic experiences: https://m.sesame.org/2xnfymk. #SesameCommunity - - - - - - - - - - - To see your favorite Sesame Street characters in action, visit the videos on the Sesame Street Facebook page: https://bit.ly/2H10nIi.
