Transform Halloween With Freeze-Dried Fruit!
Transform Halloween Into a Healthy Celebration With Freeze-Dried Fruit! As Halloween approaches, first-time parents often navigate the tricky terrain of balancing festive fun with healthy eating. Fear not—this year, there’s an exciting solution that merges the sweet flavors kids adore with the nutritional benefits parents appreciate: freeze-dried fruit. Why Freeze-Dried Fruit? Freeze-dried […]
Parental Influence Fosters Greatness From an Early Age
How Parental Influence Can Foster Greatness From A Very Early Age When Steven Spielberg started making amateur films with his father’s camera, little did his family know that this hobby would evolve into a legendary filmmaking career. Spielberg’s early fascination with storytelling and film was nurtured in a challenging and creatively stimulating household. His mother, […]
5 Powerful Ways to Be a More Present Parent
by Sarah Ezrin Eighteen times. That’s how many times I just caught my mind wandering while breastfeeding my son. I hadn’t felt particularly distracted today. You know how there are some days when your mind is racing? This wasn’t one of those mornings. I had meditated when I woke up, and my other son, […]
10 Tips for Holiday Travel when your Child has Autism or a Disability
Holiday travel with a special needs child 10 Tips for Holiday Travel when your Child has Autism or a Disability By Gina Brady, Fraser Sensory Supports and Training Manager As we approach the holidays and winter season, many families may be considering travel. Destination travel can be a special experience and memory for any family. […]
Parenting in Times of Vulnerability & Challenge
Many parents struggle to help children comprehend what’s going on in the world—in ways that are age-appropriate and that they can understand—including how to manage feelings, find a sense of calm, and develop coping skills. Here are some practical strategies for parents to help children who may experience fear, dismay, vulnerability, or confusion during challenging […]
Fostering Children’s Creativity: Q&A
Interview: Fostering Children’s Creativity, a Q&A with Dr. Joanne Foster “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou Here are some straightforward questions and answers that cover some of the basics of what parents need and want to know about nurturing children’s creativity—whether in the arts […]