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Even when things are really challenging, there’s always some way to find a glimmer of hope. For me, the path forward involves embracing creativity. Whether writing, listening to music, or exploring the beauty of nature, creativity buoys my spirits and brightens my outlook. I’ve written about this optimistic, strength-oriented
When parents are contemplating remarrying or combining households, it can be a tough transition for any child, but especially challenging for children with autism, related developmental conditions, and other neurodivergent diagnoses. The routines, the therapies, the carefully calibrated support systems, all of it can be disrupted when a new family
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
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.
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
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
Even when things are really challenging, there’s always some way to find a glimmer of hope. For me, the path forward involves embracing creativity. Whether writing, listening to music, or
When parents are contemplating remarrying or combining households, it can be a tough transition for any child, but especially challenging for children with autism, related developmental conditions, and other neurodivergent
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
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
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
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
