Helping Neurodivergent Littles Navigate Travel, Family Events & Schedule Surprises
Travel, holidays, and family gatherings can be exciting—but also overwhelming—for young neurodivergent children. Loud environments, unfamiliar faces, and shifting routines can create sensory and emotional overload. With some planning and compassion, these experiences can become empowering rather than stressful. Preview What’s Coming. Predictability helps children feel safe. Before traveling or attending an event, […]
The Surprising Benefits of Teaching Your Child a Second Language
What are the benefits of teaching your child a second language? With every “ciao” and “bonjour,” your child becomes more world-ready, curious, creative, and full of corazón. In a globalized world, helping children learn a second language has become one of the most valuable gifts parents can offer. Studies show that bilingual children […]
What Are the Best Ways to Teach Toddlers About Giving Back at Christmas?
What Are the Best Ways to Teach Toddlers About Giving Back at Christmas? The holidays feel extra magical once you have a toddler. Every twinkling light becomes a moment of wonder. It’s also the perfect time to introduce the idea of giving back. With small, meaningful activities, you can help your toddler feel the […]
Alcoholism: Creating a Healthy Home Recovery Environment for Yourself and Your Children
Your home is your sanctuary. An individual’s environment often reflects what is happening in their mind- a projection of the chaos, obsessiveness, or scattered thought patterns. But the reverse can also be true—creating order and calm in an individual’s home can impact and heal their mind and body. For individuals who are in active […]
The First Five Years: How Parents Can Spot Early Signs of Neurodivergence and Advocate with Confidence
Early intervention can help your child get the right support to promote social development and school readiness The first five years of your child’s life are full of wonder, surprises, and the constant question every new parent asks: “Is this normal?” It’s estimated that approximately one in five children in the U.S. is neurodivergent, […]
Why I Don’t Teach Children To Share: I do This Instead.
You know the moment. Your child is happily playing with a toy at the park, another child wanders over, and instantly you feel it, that little jolt of pressure: Oh no… now I have to make them share. So you jump in with the familiar script: “It looks like they want a turn. Remember, […]