It is natural to have big reactions when your child is upset and making a choice to annoy you, or hurt your feelings. Have you ever tried under-reacting? There is a chance that these behaviors are occurring because your child is getting a kick out of your huge reactions....
Articles from January 2015
Exiting the Comfort Zone
It has been said that a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not why ships were built. We can spend our whole lives playing it safe, but at the end of our lives we will be racked with regret for all of the things we didn’t...
Developing Independence
Over many years of work experience with children, it has always been very apparent that every child is different and each develop at their own rate. Independence is a skill that can be taught to every child, at their own rate and in their own way. People get an...
The Daily Clothing Battle
If this blog post’s title resonated with you, it’s likely that your child struggles with sensory sensitivities. When a child has a hard time with sensory integration, small things like shoes and socks can become huge meltdowns – putting strain on the entire family. How can you help...
Coping with Literal Thinking
Parenting a child who thinks extremely literally can be very frustrating. We understand, and have come up with some tips for saving your sanity when it comes to literal thinkers. (1) Remind yourself that it’s funny When you’re trying to express something to your child and they’re taking...
