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It often takes a bigger toolbox of parenting skills and strategies to raise children with mood, medical and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Resilient Children
The one job that remains steadfast, consistent and still in existence is being a parent. Every generation feels the same pressure of not really knowing exactly what they are doing no matter how many books have been written on the ... Read More
Mindfulness in Autism
In this post, Andrea Libutti MD tells us why is mindfulness in autism the most important thing you can do for your child. The Autism Journey The autism journey is not for the faint of heart. If you are like ... Read More
Parents Know Their Child Best
Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed., NCC, M.S. Bus., Chairman Emeritus, Epidemic Answers tells us that parents know their child best and why this matters. Some of my clients' testimonies inspired me to share with you "the best advice I ever got." ... Read More
Special Needs Siblings
With all of its chaotic ups and downs, joys and sorrows, love and rivalry, family life (referred to by Anthony Quinn in Zorba the Greek as “the whole catastrophe”) can be a challenge for everyone. Special needs siblings experience both ... Read More
Reconsider Priorities at Home
Patricia S. Lemer, M. Ed., NCC, discusses how to reconsider priorities at home for children with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and special needs in this post. “In raising your children, spend half as much money and twice as much ... Read More
Supporting Self Esteem with the Truth
This is a true story of how I went about supporting self esteem for my son with the truth. We were on our way to the developmental optometrist's office when it happened. My son Joe's current diagnosis basically translates to ... Read More
Parenting Special Needs Children
Parenting special needs children can be quite the challenge, but children will more easily reach their full potential if the adults around them are working as a team. Collaboration with Professionals A child's disability or neurodevelopmental disorder such as autism, ... Read More
Do You Have a Low Self-Esteem Kid?
In this blog post, Evelyn Vuko, a veteran school teacher, administrator and monthly columnist called "Teacher Says" for the Washington Post, writes about what to do if your child has low self-esteem. The self-esteem Willie gained all summer might be ... Read More
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