Learning and practicing how to correctly produce their “r” or “s” sound is certainly not what most tweens want to be doing. While they would prefer to be playing video games or riding their bike, using one of these recommended speech therapy apps can make at-home practice a little easier for tweens — and their parents. ...
For children who have been appropriately diagnosed with ADHD, currently available therapeutics help manage the “core” symptoms. However, many people also consider other approaches, such as those that focus on diet and sleep. ...
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner sits down with Star 102 morning show co-host Jen Toohey, who shares some things she enjoys doing with her boys, her views on discipline, allowing her kids to be themselves, and more. ...
When my older son Aaron, who has Asperger’s, was young, I immersed myself in ever-evolving goals for him, including school, social skills, comprehension, extracurricular activities and his emotional development. The
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes anticipated traditions for our family. Like many families, there are certain events and activities we love to include in our
There are so many different options out there for schooling your child these days (homeschool, unschool, online, co-op, public school, private school, charter school, etc.) that you can find a
A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics underscores the importance of play for building skills and nurturing relationships — and calls for pediatricians to write a “prescription for play” at well visits during the first two years of life to help children meet developmental milestones. ...