Everyone around you has probably already told you when they think you should get your next baby. Some will advocate you do it quickly to keep the age gap small while others will advise you to wait a while. They have good intentions but ultimately, the best choice about how …

The hardest part of camping with kids is getting them to calm down long enough to help you with packing. Making sure you are well prepared and have everything you need is especially challenging if this is the first time you are going camping with them. Here’s where a packing …

Autistic children already have enough problems interacting with other people without adding aggression to the mix. Unfortunately, that’s a common problem for kids with autism spectrum disorders. They might lash out at the parent, their siblings, the teacher or other kids at school. This worsens their social problems, preventing them …

If you have two or more kids in the same age group, you know how challenging getting them to share things can be. They seem to fight over everything. Toys are the worst closely followed by the TV remote. Most parents resort to separate toys for every child. While it’s …

Introducing your kids to tennis at an early age is not just good for their health; you’ll also be introducing them to a funny hobby and probably even start them on their journey to becoming pro players. To make sure they play at their best and have fun doing it, …

If your child has delayed speech, you may already be working with a speech-language pathologist. It’s important to make additional efforts at home to help your child improve their speech. The best way to do this is through playing. Speech development experts recommend multisensory toys that boost language development and …

When you are going camping with kids, don’t just pack the essentials. Include a few games and toys for your kids as well. It’s easy for kids to get bored, no matter how beautiful the outdoors. And bored kids will drive you crazy. Having camping-friendly games ensures you can all …

One of the biggest worries of parents with non-verbal autistic children is that they’ll never talk. They become even more worried when the child hits 4 or 5 years and has yet to start talking. . The reality is that most non-verbal autistic children do eventually talk, though not all …

When buying toys for an autistic child, there are many more factors to consider than just whether a toy is fun to play with. You need to find toys that improve motor skills, stimulate their senses, improve their social interactions and help with overall development. Take care to avoid toys …

Many people see teaching autistic children as a huge challenge that requires special skills, attention and resources. The truth is, teaching any child is a challenge. Autistic kids just need a slightly different approach. By focusing on their strengths and improving their weak areas, an autistic child can learn as …