Teaching My Child Valuable Skills

Posted on: 6 April 2016

For many parents of children with autism, preschool enrollment can be a difficult and stressful decision. Although autistic children often struggle with social interactions and can become overwhelmed in unfamiliar situations, preschool is also an invaluable space to begin teaching them the practical social skills they will need in school and adult life.  These are four ways to make the transition to preschool as painless and fun as possible for both you and your child with autism. [Read More]

Posted on: 5 April 2016

Looking for a fun project to bring a group of children together? Nothing fosters a sense of solidarity like a common objective, such as a creative project. There are many group projects that are well-suited to a group of young children, and that will begin to build bonds and interactions among the kids in your care. Build team-work and foster fun with this simple spring suggestion: Foster fun with a group flip-flop wreath. [Read More]

Posted on: 31 March 2016

Keeping your child safe can be a demanding task for any parent, and the stresses associated with balancing a rigorous professional schedule and the need to care for children can seem like too much for a parent to manage. Luckily, there are options to help parents better manage these conflicting responsibilities. If you are a new parent, you may benefit from having the following couple of questions about your options for addressing this childcare problem answered. [Read More]

Posted on: 30 March 2016

As the parent of a young child, day care is obviously a big concern for you, since recent data has determined that about four out of five kids in the United States have spent at least some time in day care by the age of four. It is also important to note that the ratios of students to teachers in child care facilities typically increase during nap time and that there are certain times of the day in many child care facilities that can be more challenging. [Read More]