by Tamara | Feb 6, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
So many people watch TED Talk videos to find inspiration, information and motivation on so many topics that are related to science, business, lifestyle, technology, creativity and more. I wondered if they had speakers who have talked about autism, and if those videos...
by Tamara | Jan 24, 2021 | Parenting
As parents of children with autism and ADHD, we know that meltdowns are not tantrums. Meltdowns are emotional, physical and involuntary. Most of the time, they are triggered by sensory overwhelm. You don’t know when your child will have one, so it’s important to be...
by Tamara | Jan 18, 2021 | Parenting
The Book: “The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children” (affiliate link) Author: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. What it’s about Greene offers a new strategic approach to children who regularly...
by Tamara | Jan 17, 2021 | Parenting
In today’s world (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic!), so much of our lives are spent online. That is true for our kids and teenagers as well. In fact, studies show that 95 percent of teenagers (ages 12 to 17) are now online. The Internet offers so many tools,...
by Tamara | Dec 12, 2020 | Parenting
Our job as parents and caregivers is to care and love our children. Part of that is to teach them how to be independent. We do this gradually over time, starting when our kids are very young with how to clean up their toys, dress themselves, brush their teeth and...
by Tamara | Dec 3, 2020 | Parenting
Our children with autism and ADHD have needs and rights to ensure they are receiving the best education, medical and other services they require. Early intervention is key to helping them be successful in life. Therefore, as parents and caregivers, we need to help...
