Affordable help for parents of special needs children is hard to find. And it’s a too-often overlooked need.
Parents of special needs children need help, possibly more than most people understand. My years as a special educator and friend to many parents of children with special needs have taught me humility.
At times, finding work-life balance can seem like a far-fetched dream. Working, commuting, caring for kids, finding time to work out and practice self-care, and managing a household can take its toll.
If you sometimes feel like there isn’t enough time in
Rainy day activities (or snowy day activities, if it’s cold enough where you live) are a great way to chase away the winter blues. They are also a pretty great way to encourage positive family vibes, no matter the weather.
Affordable childcare can be difficult to find these days. Between the cost of enrolling kids in daycare and paying increased fees for infants and kids under the age of two, it’s no wonder parents often stay home instead of paying for childcare.
If your child isn’t getting enough attention at daycare, it can cause problems both at home and during daycare hours. Many parents worry about whether their children will get enough one-on-one attention from their daycare teachers.
This concern is understandable, considering daycare teachers have multiple children to care for. Most of the time, the attention children
Is screen time bad for kids?
Many parents wonder how bad screen time is for their kids. In the age of screens, it’s easy to let kids watch TV and play on tablets way too often.
Experts say the best policy is no screen time for kids 2 and under. (This is can be a difficult
What a daily routine for 4-year-olds consists of can vary greatly. Some parents are intent on filling their child’s day with school prep and reading practice. Other parents want their kids to play outside as often as possible.
Chances are, you’re somewhere in between the two. You want your kids to be successful and smart, but
Many parents wonder how to build confidence in kids, whether their children have faced bullying and confidence issues in the past or not. But what’s the best way to do it?
Life can be hard and full of struggle and disappointment. How can parents give
It’s important to have healthy snacks for kids on hand. Kids seem to be constantly hungry. While it’s easy to let them snack on things like bread or fruit snacks, easy snacks aren’t always the healthiest.
Of course, it can be difficult to prep healthy food 100% of the time. You’re busy, and healthy food takes
Daycare problems are a concern for many parents. A daycare center is a solution many parents turn to out of necessity, but even the most awesome daycares have aspects that aren’t ideal for every family.
While daycare solves one problem, it can also come with its own problems, including lapses in communication, inconvenience to the parents,
