Will informed me last night that I am “always too busy.” I don’t know if he meant that I don’t sit still or if he meant that I am too busy to do things with him. Either way, it bugged me – after he said it I
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It is 1:59am and the first official day of spring. Why am I awake you are probably asking yourself? She must be crazy! Lately it feels that way. James woke up screaming at 12:22 and I cannot fall back asleep – mainly due to the 10,000 things that need to get done between work and
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The boys started football right after Thanksgiving. It is absolutely hilarious to watch a bunch of 4 and 5 year olds attempt to play flag football. They are enjoying it tremendously, as well as most of the parents. I did it for the simple exercise and exhaustion
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I’ve often thought about writing out a list of tips and tricks that I’ve collected over the years. I have so much information and so many ideas rolling around my head, that I really need to get them all out on paper (or some digital format). I’ve been holding out for a new laptop, but
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Exercise is an important component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all children. In the United States, over 16% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age are considered overweight or obese.1 For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this percentage is even higher with 19% of children with ASD classified as
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I feel pretty certain that my brother is autistic. Was autistic…? I am not sure how I would define it and I know 42 years ago they didn’t have nearly the clues they have now for diagnoses. He is officially diagnosed as bipolar/schizophrenic with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. Some people have commented on my
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My name is Deirdre and I’m a mom. My twin boys are almost five now and occupy much of my time. Before I was a mom, I did some other things, too. I still do other things once in a while. I am a pharmacist by training and like to approach things scientifically. Enter motherhood
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The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and yes, even overexposure to family and friends is enough to erode any holiday traveler’s festive spirit. Add traveling with children into the equation, especially when special needs are involved, and some parents might wish they could just stay home. But a few preparations,
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Do you know how I feel? The ability to identify with other people’s emotions can elude children who struggle to process verbal and non-verbal cues. How can parents and teachers coach kids to develop empathy, a key to successful relationships at every stage of life? We asked Lauren Zimet, a leading speech pathologist who works with
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One of the best ways to work on balance, coordination and motor planning skills for young children is to create and navigate an obstacle course. Obstacle courses can be designed to capture a wide variety of motor and cognitive skills. Various ability levels can be accommodated in the design of an obstacle course with activities
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