27th November 2009
Children with special needs often need help calming down, whether it's after an upsetting incident, during an anxious time, or simply when it's time to settle down before bedtime. But it's not always easy to help a child become calm! With these ideas, you...
20th October 2009
If your child attends school in a mainstream classroom setting, a certain time-honored tradition may be coming up soon for you: Parents Night, or Back-to-School Night as it's called in some schools.
For many parents of children with special needs, Par...
22nd September 2009
Wouldn't you love to turn one of the most hectic times of the day into one of your favorite times of the day? I'll share some of my strategies for making dinnertime less hectic and more enjoyable.
Nine Dinnertime Strategies for You and Your Family
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21st September 2009
Well, the school year is officially under way, and along with that comes rides and carpools. What's your car looking like these days? As parents of children with special needs, we often carry a lot of stuff with us wherever we go. Now is a good time to...
21st September 2009
As parents of children with special needs, we often put our own wants and needs on the back burner, amidst all that must be done for our children and family in our hectic days and weeks. Over time, that's a recipe for stress overload.
This week, I wa...
21st September 2009
It's well known that when professionals who work with children build strong relationships with parents, better outcomes are often the result. But how do you go about connecting with parents to forge meaningful, long-lasting partnerships? It's not always o...
18th September 2009
Getting ready for the new school year starts earlier when you have a child with special needs. There are so many things to plan ahead for, and people to coordinate with. You'll need to start preparing your child, too. It can all feel overwhelming -- an...
03rd September 2009
It's a common scenario. You're finally able to carve out time for the family to do something fun together -- only to have everyone disagree about what that "something fun" should be. The precious family time you so painstakingly eked out from the busy sch...
03rd September 2009
Recently, a reader wrote to ask me whether we as parents in our society might be doing too much for our children with special needs, particularly in the area of schools and education. Her thought was that "if we do too much for kids, all we do is teach t...
10th August 2009
For parents of children with special needs, right now is an excellent time to sit back and gain some perspective. With summertime still in full swing, you may be getting a break from the number of special-needs-related meetings, phone calls, appointments...
30th July 2009
Here are just a few creative ways parents of children with special needs are getting help - and making their lives more manageable and balanced!
1. Barter for help among friends and neighbors.
It's been done since the beginning of civilization. In...
16th July 2009
Here are six reasons to cultivating inner calm: it's worth the effort!
Reason #1: Inner calm helps you stay focused on what's truly important.
Reason #2: Inner calm helps you manage stress and stay positive.
Reason #3: Inner calm keeps you physic...
28th June 2009
Here are my favorite summertime tips for parents of children with special needs. These strategies have worked for me and for countless clients juggling multiple roles and responsibilities during the summer months. You'll be amazed at the difference even...
16th June 2009
Over the years, I've studied time management books, taken courses in time management, and taught time management to clients and groups. What I've found is that some time management strategies work better than others for parents of children with special ne...
05th June 2009
Are you ready for summer? If you're like most parents of children with special needs, summer arrangements for your kids must be made well in advance.
Get Ready for Summer
This year, don't wait until the last minute to read those materials, make th...
