When a Child with Special Needs Becomes an Adult: The Journey of Transition and Hope Through the Uncertainty of Illness and RecoveryBreen, ColleenBlais-Nesbitt, BrendaCanadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing
So I didn’t mean to be all mysterious when I was referring to an element missing when we address our children’s behavior. The element is intimacy. Giving our child that feeling that:I see you. I know you. I’m not intimidated by you, and I’m your safe person.All of those...
"If your child has special needs, this step should take precedence over all of the other variables." School Culture The culture or vibe of a school can make or break a family's decision. The best way to determine if a school's culture is a good fit is by visiting the school and...
And that’s the place I had to get to, for myself, to really make this shift. To bravely meet the challenge of setting a boundary that my child isn’t going to agree with. It’s for our relationship. It’s to prevent this kind of poison of resentment that my child doesn’t deser...
If you already have children, discuss the new arrival of your baby with older siblings. Help them understand what to expect, encourage excitement and discuss changes they should expect in the household. Additionally, arrange child care ahead of time for siblings during your hospital stay. ...
However, a head start on reading doesn’t guarantee a child will stay ahead as they progress through school. Abilities tend to even out in later grades. “Some children are ready to learn to read at age 3, and some take much longer,” AnnMarie Sossong, a reading specialist at Ocala ...
Below, some tips for making the transition easier. Communicate with your adult child “I think that having a conversation about expectations is really important,” Steinberg says, suggesting that, with dinner plans, for example, an adult child could commit to being at a certain numbe...
When your child is having an explosive anger attack or enraged response to something, do not get in his face. This is the worst thing you can do with a kid who’s in the middle of a meltdown. As long as your child is old enough, we would recommend that you not get anywhere close...
Child: present. Alexa: Defendant you're in trouble. What do you plead? Say guilty if you did it or not guilty if you did. Brianna: Not guilty! [Music transition ] Jennifer:There’s a lot of companies offering connected experiences designed for kids. Among them, voice games aimed at par...
What extracurricular activities (sports, music, theater, art, etc.) does your child enjoy? How important are these activities to your kid? What is the end goal? If your son or daughter wants to go to college, they’ll need a curriculum that will get them ready. If they prefer a techni...