How to Manage Parental Fatigue With a Special Needs Child
Fatigue is a major issue for parents of special needs children. While incredibly rewarding, caring for a child with special needs can be a stressful, emotional, and mentally draining experience. If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. Many parents of special needs children experience a sense of exhaustion that cannot be relieved through rest […]
Magnesium for Kids with Special Needs
If your child with special needs has struggled to get a good night’s rest, you may want to consider adding magnesium into their diet. I am not one to tell parents that they need a 1,000 different things to get their child sleeping. But, magnesium has consistently helped address hyperactivity, anxiousness, and agitation going into […]
Sleep After the Holidays
Every year, this meme comes up on my newsfeed or IG stories at least once: After days of parties, presents, and treats I think everyone is feeling a bit of that Christmas “hangover”. It’s good for us to have a step back from our usual routine and do something a little different, see people we […]
ABA Therapy and Sleep
For any child with special needs, getting the treatments needed for development and health is crucial. In order for them to have the best opportunities to thrive, parents like you are determined to get their child the services that they so desperately need. One common therapy many kids with autism receive is ABA, or Applied […]
3 Unexpected Factors to Help Your Disabled Child Succeed
This blog was written by Caitlin Turner of Disabled and Successful. You want your child to live a great life. You want them to have the things all kids are supposed to grow up and have. You want them to be healthy, build meaningful friendships, develop a sense of independence and purpose, and mostly you […]
Sleep and Auditory Sensitivity for Kids with Special Needs
For many children with special needs, being sensitive to sounds can be a problem when trying to sleep well. But, what does auditory sensitivity look like? Here are some common signs: If your child has any of the above issues (or most these issues), it’s no surprise that sleep is difficult! Your child’s brain is […]
Keeping Chill: A Guide for Special Needs Parents
Well, the last few months have been a great exercise in keeping patient, hasn’t it? With all the uncertainty around school, work, therapy, etc. it’s been a test for even the most even-keeled parents. Add to that being cooped up with the kids…for months. Here’s your glass of wine, dear. You’re welcome. Now that we’ve […]
Keeping Your Family Healthy During Coronavirus
Making sure that your family stays healthy during this time is really important! The good news is that you can use this information to help your family now, and for any major illnesses down the line. Here are my top recommendations to help combat illness and boost your child’s immunity!No surprises here — make sure […]
Visuals for Sleep Training
When teaching families of kids with special needs, the number one question that comes up is this: “Will my child understand what we’re trying to do?” The answer: you bet. But, you have to make it abundantly clear what is going on. In all of my programs, I teach parents the importance of visuals. This […]
Daylight Savings – Falling Back
November 3rd is the day we set our clocks back. For parents, that means mornings will get even earlier, nap schedules will get out of whack, and more. For kids whose schedules are not yet consistent, it’s even tougher. Here my recommendations to successfullymove back the body clock Don’t touch the clocks until Sunday morning […]
