Tag Archives: Parenting

Walt Disney: A Reluctant Father’s Gift Inspires a Legacy

During Walt Disney’s childhood, his mother persuaded his father, Elias, to purchase a set of colored pencils and drawing paper for him. Despite Elias’ disapproval, as he thought his son should be occupied with strenuous physical work, he eventually relented. However, even after Walt’s rise to fame, Elias remained skeptical about the legitimacy of animation… Read More »

30 Meaningful Non-Toy Gifts for Kids This Christmas

As the holidays quickly approach, you’re probably searching for the perfect gifts for your children. While toys are nice gifts for kids, having something that’s not just for playtime is even more meaningful for your children. How great it’d be to have a gift that your kids could learn something or experience something different with… Read More »

25 Fun Thanksgiving Activities to Do With Your Family

Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for. From the traditional turkey dinner to watching football, there are many ways to enjoy this holiday. If you’re looking for some new and different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, here are 25 fun Thanksgiving activities… Read More »

27% of Americans 18 and older…

27% of Americans 18 and older have cut off contact with a family member. Of the more than 1,300 people surveyed, 10% reported being estranged from a parent or child, 8% from a sibling and 9% from extended family members including cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, nieces and nephews. Source

How to Use Social Stories for Kids with Autism

Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with social situations in their everyday lives. They have trouble understanding certain behaviors or have difficulty accepting change. Being autistic is not easy but it doesn’t mean we can’t help them. So, stories are specifically made for autistic children, and these are called social stories. For these reasons… Read More »