Meltdowns can be overwhelming and challenging to deal with, especially when they involve children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. A meltdown is an intense emotional outburst that often leads to loss of control and can be accompanied by physical and/or verbal aggression. It is essential to have effective…
Kindness: Teach your children to be kind to others, even if they don’t look, think, or act like them. Encourage them to show empathy, respect, and compassion to everyone they meet. Responsibility: Help your children understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and the consequences…
Raising mentally strong kids is essential for their overall well-being and future success. Mental strength enables children to handle life’s challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and cope with stress more effectively. Here are some tips on how to develop mentally strong kids. Encourage a Growth Mindset: Teach your…
As a parent, it’s natural to want to calm down a child when they’re upset or agitated. However, finding the right words to say can be challenging, especially if you’re feeling stressed or anxious yourself. In this blog post, we’ll explore some powerful phrases that can help you…
Planning a family trip to a water park can be exciting, but it can also be challenging when you have a deaf or hard of hearing child. If your deaf child with cochlear implants, there are other considerations to be taken. Here are some tips to help make…
A few years back, we shared with everyone that we had donated our embryos to a wonderful family in Iowa. They went through treatment with our fertility clinic leading to beautiful twin girls. Fast forward to about a year ago when our embryo donation recipients decided they were…
As parents, we want our children to grow up to be responsible, independent, and self-sufficient individuals. One of the best ways to teach our children these valuable life skills is to give them chores. Chores not only help children develop practical skills and a strong work ethic but…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting our children today. The two conditions can interact in complex ways, and when they occur together, they can present a unique set of challenges for a child and their families. If your child…
Almost daily, I’m being asked questions about my son who has hearing loss, but more specifically, he is deaf. People are interested in learning about the obstacles, the victories, the diagnosis and how he’s doing in general as he is in his first year of school. I thought…