If you have a neurodivergent child on your gift list this year – even if that child is yours – it can be daunting to think through options that child will love. (If the child is a friend or relative, it’s always good to start by asking the parents for ideas!) Here’s a basic framework […]
Play for the win: Study finds parent-child play helps with friendships
Early parent-child play can be a key predictor in how successfully children interact with peers, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Most of the time, parents take the lead role, but play can flip the script, allowing a parent to respond to a child’s lead, according to the study, summarized in […]
8 tips to help working parents manage mental health
The oft-used phrase “work-life balance” sounds good, but the reality can leave working parents mired in guilt. Perhaps a more apt description would be “work-life management.” There will be times when work will demand more of your time, and others when family will. And that’s OK. With that in mind, here are 8 tips to […]
Stop ‘should-ing’ yourself to death and just play (it’s good for you)
The masses of parenting advice out there leave modern parents slugging along under the weight of a million “shoulds” — and their close companion, guilt. But let go of that for a minute. You love your child(ren) desperately. Now take that minute of letting go and spend it just enjoying your child(ren). We advocate playful […]
Kids fighting this summer? 6 strategies to help
By this point in the summer, you’ve probably got a sixth sense for it: the poking, bickering or screeching that means another sibling spat is erupting. Summer, with more together time and a routine that often gets tossed out the window, brings sweet memories as well as plenty of opportunities for conflict. Before you start […]
Should I seek an ADHD evaluation for my child? 5 questions to help
One million more U.S. children had received an ADHD diagnosis in 2022 compared with 2016, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 1 in 9 children between the ages of 3 and 17 have received the diagnosis, prompting the report to label ADHD as “an ongoing and expanding […]
5 Life-Changing Habits To Transform Your Mental Health
As the saying goes, “If you keep a habit, sooner or later it can feel like a part of you.” For parents — especially those supporting their children through distinct challenges — self-care is vital to maintaining the health of the family. Fortunately, you can transform your mental health with 5 surprisingly simple habits. Start small, […]
14 Unexpected Ways to Boost Your Mental Health Now
Practicing good mental health doesn’t always mean a lengthy list of “shoulds” and “should nots.” You can boost your mental health right now through activities you want to do. Here are 14 research-backed ways to boost mental health (for adults or kids) that may surprise you: Have fun playfully boosting your spirits! We wish you […]
Effectiveness of the parent-mediated intervention for children with autism
It is a long established fact reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking.