7 Tips to help manage stress
Stress is a natural and normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and have negative impacts on our physical and emotional...
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Knowing how and when to reach out for help
Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a sign of strength and maturity, and it's important for people to seek assistance when...
Getting respite - even a few minutes a day
Getting respite, or a break, is important for several reasons. It reduces stress, gives you an opportunity for self-care, and improves...
How to support siblings of a neurodivergent child
We don’t mean to, but we often forget to talk about the siblings of neurodivergent children. We don’t see them as having challenges or...
How to get through bath time
Many different aspects could make bath time challenging for a child. Some of our kids might lose track of what needs to be done during...
Mindfulness while doing household chores
Who has time for mindfulness every day?! Well, now you can do it while doing household chores. Washing dishes, folding laundry, or...
5 Mindfulness activities for when you only have 5 minutes
We know we need to practice mindfulness, but time is also so limited! Research shows that practicing mindfulness on a consistent basis...
Telling a child they're neurodivergent
It seems like such a simple topic, but it can be anxiety-provoking and even distressing for a parent to think about telling their child...
Finding your online tribe: “It takes a village…”
“I enjoyed sharing some of the challenges I face at home with other parents in similar situations and receiving support and practical...
3 Simple therapy ideas for the home
Simple things in the home environment can help our kids to cope better. To our children, our home is a place where they feel safest and...
Is my child autistic? (3 things to mention to a pediatrician)
Find out what you can talk about, how to bring it up with the pediatrician, and what to do when friends and family disagree with your...
How to bring in routines with your child
Routines are crucial for our kids to make sense of their day and to know what to expect. How can we bring in supportive routines at home?...
How to set up a chill space at home
A chill space can provide the perfect spot for your child to unwind, regain control, and to help them stay regulated. I have seen photos...
Why your child needs a calm corner (chill space) at home
What is a chill space and why does your child need one? Every single person needs time to unwind and just chill, a place where they can...
Increasing functional communication
There are many strategies out there to help kids work on increasing and improving communication skills, but how do we make sure they are...
When is it okay to yell at your kids?
We all have those moments where we feel no one is listening, things are out of hand, and we need to raise our voices to be heard (by our...
How to give kids enough physical exercise
We know kids need physical exercise, but how do we go about actually getting them to do it? It’s obvious that physical exercise is good...
Tantrums and meltdowns
How are we supposed to know how to help our kids if their tantrums and meltdowns look exactly the same? This week's video will guide you...
When we (as parents) cannot cope anymore
Parents of neurodivergent kids are often exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed on a whole new level. What is really important when we feel...
Mindfulness for children
Mindfulness is an important skill that we need throughout our lives, and children can learn this skill if we teach it to them in the...
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