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Speak Love Into Their World: Building Your Child’s Vocabulary Through Connection
Speak Love Into Their World: Strategies to Help Your Child Find Their Voice
When raising a child who struggles to speak, it’s natural to feel unsure about how to encourage communication. While it’s important to avoid forcing the process, there are countless ways to gently create opportunities for your child…
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Understanding Comorbid Conditions in Children: Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Comorbid Conditions in Children: Challenges and Solutions
When a child is diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD, autism, or anxiety, it’s often easy to focus on that single label. However, many children experience comorbid conditions—a combination of two or more co-existing diagnoses—that can complicate their behaviors, learning, and…
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Mastering Sensory Integration Techniques for a More Balanced Home Life
Mastering Sensory Integration Techniques for a More Balanced Home Life
As a parent, you want the best for your child. But when your child struggles with sensory processing issues, everyday life can become overwhelming. That’s why mastering sensory integration techniques is crucial for creating a more balanced home life.
In…
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Supporting a 5-Year-Old with Autism, ADHD, and Behavioral Challenges: A Parent’s Guide
Reading time : 8 mins
Supporting a 5-Year-Old with Autism, ADHD, and Behavioral Challenges: A Parent’s Guide
Parenting a child with autism and ADHD often comes with navigating complex behaviors, including anxiety and emotional dysregulation. These behaviors are sometimes rooted in co-morbid conditions, such as heightened sensory sensitivities or difficulty…
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Are You Always Chasing Your Child? Teach Them to Walk Beside You with Patience and Trust
From Chase to Grace: Teaching Your Child to Walk Beside You
Introduction
You’re at the park, and suddenly your child takes off running.
You’re left shouting their name, trying to catch up, heart pounding. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many parents find themselves in this chase, but here’s the truth:…
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The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
The Ultimate Life Skills Checklist: Raising Independent and Confident Kids
Reading time 10 mins
Introduction
We as parents wait years before teaching children real-life skills at a young age, when it comes naturally to them due to their willingness to learn and eagerness to participate. Teaching these skills early gives…
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“We’re Fine, Mom. Just Play with Us”
We’re Fine, Mom. Just Play with UsDear Mom,
We see you. Scrolling through Instagram at midnight, saving reels about stimming, sensory bins, and something called “co-regulation.” You look worried, like our happy little quirks are problems to solve. But let’s clear this up: we’re fine. Seriously. Just play with…
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25 Lessons Learned Over 25 Years of Working with Trailblazing Neurodiverse Children
25 Lessons Learned Over 25 Years of Working with Trailblazing Neurodiverse Children
Introduction
25 years ago, I embarked on a journey not knowing how much it would shape me. Each child I’ve worked with has left an indelible mark, teaching me lessons I never imagined. These lessons are not drawn…
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Empowering Trailblazers: Free Worksheets for Neurodiverse Children Above 8 Years Struggling with Comprehension and Analytical Skills
Empowering Trailblazers: Worksheets for Neurodiverse Brilliance
Introduction:
Children with extraordinary minds often amaze us with their abilities. Their brains function like finely-tuned computers, especially when it comes to pictorial memory and retaining visual information. Imagine a child who can tell you which day of the week January 12, 1960, was…
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Unlocking Your Child’s Writing Potential: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Unlocking Your Child’s Writing Potential: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Writing is an essential skill that helps children express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions. However, many children struggle with writing, and for parents, supporting them in overcoming this challenge can feel overwhelming. The key is adopting a structured, patient, and…
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Balancing Life, Work, and Parenting Your Trailblazer Child: Its Now or Never
Its Now or Never - its all up to you
As parents of Trailblazer children, the responsibility of nurturing their potential often feels overwhelming. Balancing life, work, and parenting might seem like a Herculean task, but it’s a commitment that lays the foundation for your child’s adaptability, resilience, and success…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Speech Stimulation for Children
A Beginner’s Guide to Speech Stimulation for Children
Speech development is one of the most exciting milestones in a child’s early years. For some children, this journey may require additional support to encourage expressive and receptive language skills. Speech stimulation is a powerful tool for parents to use, helping their…
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Encouraging Identification and Communication: The Three-Period Lesson Plan
Encouraging Identification and Communication: The Three-Period Lesson Plan
Helping children build their vocabulary is about more than just teaching words—it’s about empowering them to interact with the world around them. The Three-Period Lesson Plan, inspired by Maria Montessori, is a proven, step-by-step method for introducing language in a practical and…
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The Importance of Parent-Led Interventions for Child Development
The Importance of Parent-Led Interventions for Child Development
When it comes to child development, parents are the ultimate champions. Their involvement, understanding, and active participation in addressing developmental challenges can make a world of difference. While specialists and educators play important roles, parent-led interventions offer a unique advantage: they are…
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Trailblazers: Redefining Neurodiverse Children for a Brighter Future
Trailblazers: Redefining Neurodiverse Children for a Brighter Future
When we hear the term “neurodiverse,” it’s often accompanied by a subtle undertone of difference—something apart from the norm. While this term has brought visibility and understanding to many children, it still lacks the empowering perspective these extraordinary individuals deserve.
What if,…
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Dispelling Myths About Neurodiversity: What Every Parent Should Know
Dispelling Myths About Neurodiversity: What Every Parent Should Know
Just because neurodiverse (ND) children are different from the regular, we often consider ‘different’ with a negative connotation. It’s time to open our eyes and see what ‘different’ can achieve today. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and the narrowing…
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Rethinking Homework: A Balanced Approach for Better Outcomes
Rethinking Homework: A Balanced Approach for Better Outcomes
Struggling with homework? Here’s help to create a balanced approach for better outcomes.
Homework often becomes a source of stress for both parents and children. In today’s fast-paced world, where most parents are juggling work responsibilities and household tasks, creating a balanced…
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The Role of Visual Learning in Enhancing Memory and Understanding
The Role of Visual Learning in Enhancing Memory and Understanding
Visual learning is a powerful tool that can transform the way children absorb, retain, and apply information. It taps into the brain’s natural preference for visual stimuli, making concepts clearer and easier to understand. For both parents and educators, leveraging…
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Breaking Down Learning Barriers: Strategies for Struggling Students
Breaking Down Learning Barriers: Strategies for Struggling Students
Every child has the potential to succeed, yet some face unique challenges that make learning difficult. Whether it’s due to neurodiversity, learning disabilities, or external factors, struggling students require tailored strategies to overcome these barriers and unlock their full potential. As parents,…
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Raising Responsible, Purposeful, and Resilient Children: A Guide for Modern Parents
Raising Responsible, Purposeful, and Resilient Children: A Guide for Modern Parents
In a world that often prioritizes academic achievement and material success, many parents overlook the essential skills and habits children need to thrive as independent, well-rounded adults. Raising children to be responsible, purposeful, and prepared for life’s challenges requires…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexia: Strategies for Parents to Teach Spelling Using the Syllable Method
A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexia: Strategies for Parents to Teach Spelling Using the Syllable Method
After a brief gap in blogging regularly, I am thrilled to return! Over the past few months, I have been in the final stages of submitting the manuscript for my first of two books…
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Breaking Free from the Social Media Parenting Trap: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Authentic Parenting Style
Introduction
Parenting today feels like a high-stakes competition, fueled by the need to excel in every aspect of life—from academics to extracurriculars and even social media presence. The pandemic has only amplified this race, leaving many parents disconnected from their core responsibilities and values. The result? A generation of children…
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Breaking Free from the Social Media Parenting Trap: How to Overcome Unrealistic Expectations and Find Your Own Parenting Style
“Sometimes amateurs believe they are professionals, but professionals never believe they are amateurs.”
— Ordinary People. Extraordinary Results
Take a moment to think about what this quote really means to you
Introduction: The Parenting Dilemma
Parenting today often feels like walking a tightrope in a storm of advice, opinions, and…
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Keep the goal. Change your mind about how to reach it.
“Keep the goal. Change your mind about how to reach it.
One sign you’re getting in your own way is not changing your tactics when you’re not getting the desired result.”
Thriving with Your Neurodiverse Child: A Guide to Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care
Introduction
Parenting a neurodiverse child while…
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Celebrating Children’s Day: Embracing the Journey with Our Neurodiverse Children
Today, on Children’s Day in India, let’s pause and celebrate the incredible journey of parenting a neurodiverse child. As parents, you hold the unique responsibility of nurturing your child’s potential, guiding them toward their fullest self, and supporting their growth, even when it calls for unexpected changes along the way…
