Aching backs and shoulders? Tingling arms? Weakened muscles? Stooped posture? Does your child have these symptoms after wearing a heavy school backpack? Carrying too much weight in a pack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to pain and…
One of the biggest challenges for many families who have a child with special needs is dealing with negative behaviors and meltdowns. “What calming strategies have you found to be successful?” is a question I get asked often. Here are…
Temper tantrums come in all shapes and forms, but their causes can generally be traced back to two occurrences: a child not getting what they want, or inability to communicate (or a combination of both). What has the biggest effect…
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin However, even with the best planning in life, there is still a possibility of failing. So if you are motivated to do better the next time you fail,…
People easily visualize long-term goals but fail to see the small strides that must be taken to reach their goal. “That’s it. I am going to save $10,000 this year.” (ten seconds later) “Wow, those shoes are cool!”We are human…