We love glow sticks! We use them for nighttime dance parties, bathtime fun and general glowing fun. LumiStick Brand Glowsticks Glow Stick Bracelets Each tube contains an even mix of 5 colors totally 100 glowsticks — Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Pink. Your order will also contain 100 connectors so you can hook the ends…
How Can Sensory Issues Affect Listening and Language
Sensory Processing Disorder can get in the way of effective listening and using language for some kids. While there are a number of reasons this can happen, one of them is your child is so busy managing their own sensory systems that they don’t have leftover energy to manage listening and speaking. I know my…
Families with a child with ADHD can benefit from mindfulness training
Children with ADHD are generally treated with medication and/or behavioral treatments. However, medication-alone is insufficient in a quarter to a third of the children. For that reason, the scientists investigated whether a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) would have a positive effect on children who did not respond sufficiently to other ADHD treatments. MBIs can elicit positive…
50 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education
More than six million students in the U.S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise. Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children. 50 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education: From IEPs to Assorted…
The Dreaded W-Sitting In Toddlers
W-sitting is a position where a child sits on the floor with their knees bent and legs splayed out to the sides, forming a “W” shape. While this posture may seem harmless, prolonged or frequent W-sitting can lead to developmental and physical challenges over time. Understanding the potential long-term issues and encouraging alternative sitting positions…