Halloween has it’s origins in the Pagan Celtic tradition of Samhain (pronounced ‘sow-inn’ or ‘sow-een’). Despite what many people believe it was not about devil worship or evil. Samhain is actually quite a beautiful festival that connects us with those we love that have died and celebrates the harvest and end of summer. This year, […]
Chronic Migraines in Children – Our story
Ahhhhh!!! My head!!!! When my son was late in his ninth year this sudden outburst started happening a few times a month. He would fall to the floor or curl up in a ball, but it passed quickly. My son is often a little dramatic and extreme in his reactions, so I didn’t think too […]
Connecting With Intense Kids – for parents and educators
Intense. It’s the only way to describe my son. Sure I could use moody, sensitive, emotional, but it’s more. So much more. There is an energy with him that can only be described as intensity. It isn’t a developmental stage, he has been like this from the moment he was born. A truly intense child […]
Taking A Tech Free Road Trip To Reconnect Family
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CanadianTire #QuakerState #CollectiveBias #ad Planning a tech free road trip with the family? It can seem daunting, but taking some time away from technology will do a world of good for everyone. Take a breather, connect, bond, savour […]
Teaching Growth Mindset To Empower Positive Change
This year I’m teaching Growth Mindset to my kids. My goal is to foster positivity, to inspire big dreams, and empower my children to be a force for positive change. I’ve discovered a fun, easy and effective way to achieve this goal. A growth mindset, it sounds a bit like an infection, something you need […]
Self Care When Parenting Complex Needs – We need a life boat, not a rubber ducky
Parenting complex needs kids is hard. Beyond hard. Until you have been in the situation of raising someone with complex needs, I don’t think anyone can truly comprehend how all encompassing the struggle can be. It affects everything in your life. Every moment of your day. So, of course, self care becomes very important. But […]
Sensory Processing Issues In Adults – Promoting Understanding
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Sensory Processing? You probably picture kids. Little kids in the preschool and early elementary years. But did you know sensory processing issues affect adults too? It’s a natural part of aging, but something rarely discussed. I only learned about it when I reached out for […]
5 Things I Wish Teachers Knew About My Child’s Anxiety
Childhood anxiety is a tricky issue. Many parents and teachers come to anxiety with certain preconceived notions and beliefs. Sadly, in many cases these are wrong. It’s also interesting to note that anxiety is on the rise in children. In fact, one of the most common reasons I hear for families pulling from school and […]
Navigating Trauma Over The Holidays
The holidays are a time of happiness, gatherings with those you love, and joy… except when they aren’t. For many children and adults, the holidays are a time of stress, anxiety and trauma triggers. It can be hard navigating trauma over the holidays. The holiday season can be full of triggers. The people, the chaos, […]
Developing Emotional Intelligence In Children
Emotional intelligence in children can be a challenge. Kids are naturally very self centered, their worlds small and focused on their immediate sphere of influence. If your child has any special needs, developing emotional intelligence can be an even bigger challenge. Here are some of our tools we have used to help develop emotional intelligence […]
Assistive Technology For Writing When Your Child Has Dysgraphia
Assistive technology for writing when your child has dysgraphia Children with dysgraphia often struggle to convey their knowledge through handwriting. Often they have a very sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of a subject matter, but they are simply unable to express this through handwriting. Using assistive technology for writing can help these students demonstrate their knowledge […]
Dysgraphia Accommodations That Promote Learning
Dysgraphia Accommodations That Promote Learning and Excellence One of the greatest struggles for those with dysgraphia is that it masks a person’s true abilities and knowledge. This is especially true in a classroom environment where so much of the assessment and evaluation is based on the ability to write out knowledge and comprehension of a […]
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