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 »
A foster mom once shared with me her joy the first time the baby she was caring for reached out and clung to her when she attempted to leave him at the church nursery. He had been with her for weeks and had never seemed to have a preference for her until that day. Her… Read More »
Parental guilt is real, and it happens to all of us for different reasons. As humans, it’s normal for us to experience emotions. But sometimes, stress can get the best of us, making us say or do things to our children that we often regret later. Guilt is a negative emotion that we all want… Read More »
Looking to plan an epic family game night that will bring the family together rather than induce moaning and groaning? All it takes is a little planning and you will have a new tradition that everyone will look forward to while building essential life skills. Family game night offers more than just some fun time… Read More »
Anxiety to many is the all-encompassing term to describe being nervous, but for those with a specific anxiety disorder, it can be a debilitating fear of a thing or situation that does not pose a real threat. The overuse of the word in our daily lives can make understanding the disorder confusing for our children… Read More »
“Working mother.” That title is loaded with ideals, pressure, misconceptions, and expectations. Everyone has an opinion about working mothers, and it would be nice to say that the only opinion that matters is yours if you’re a working mother. But life just isn’t that easy. So, from one working mother to another, here’s a (slightly… Read More »
Is long-distance parenting making you feel like a guest in your child’s life? The most common challenge for a physically distant parent is to keep track of what is happening in their kid’s life. It may feel unfair to miss so many important moments, but it shouldn’t define your relationship with your child(ren). Even if… Read More »
If you asked ten different people what being a “good sport” means, they would all focus on different aspects. Here’s one definition: “Sportsmanship is when competitors or viewers of competitive events treat one another with respect and exhibit appropriate behaviour. This includes being supportive, being respectful, having a positive attitude, being willing to learn and… Read More »
Coming up with kid-friendly, healthy family meals to-go can feel daunting and overwhelming. But don’t stress, I’ve got you covered. Your family is not doomed to a week full of fast food or Uncrustables. With rising food costs,[1] we are all looking for ways to cut back, and cooking at home is one of the… Read More »
It wouldn’t be original for me to say that divorce is equally stressful for spouses getting divorced and their children. So, what exactly causes stress in children in the first place? It’s the changes. The composition of the family is shifting where parents are no longer living together, the general atmosphere in the family, and… Read More »
If you are raising kids today, chances are you remember what it was like to spend your childhood free of technology, rewinding cassette tapes, talking face to face with friends, asking your parents for a ride, and agreeing on a pickup time because there were no cell phones. While it may have seemed easier back… Read More »