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Positive Parenting Strategies If you’ve ever told your toddler “Don’t touch that” only to watch them… touch it again? Rest assured, you’re not alone. For many young children, especially under age 3, auditory memory is short. They often remember the last few words you say. So “don’t touch that” can actually sound like “touch that” in their mind. The result? Confused looks, repeated touching, and frustration for everyone.

When “Easy” Kids Are Actually Shutting Down In the world of parenting—and even in schools and therapy—there’s an old saying: “The squeaky wheel gets the oil.” It’s true. The child whose needs are big and loud is impossible to ignore. The one who melts down at drop-off, screams at bedtime, or explodes when things don’t go their way...these kids keep us busy, worried, and looking for solutions. But what about the child who doesn’t squeak? The one who goes with the flow, never

Any way a person shares a thought, feeling, want, need, or idea with another human is real communication. Signs. Gestures. Speech-generating devices. Pictures. Pointing. Vocalizations. Eye gaze. All of these open the door between one mind and another—and that is what communication is all about.

Attention Picture this: you’ve just plopped down in your favorite comfy chair, sipping a hot cup of coffee. In the near distance, you watch your five-year-old and toddler playing dolls together. You smile to yourself and think— Yay! This day is finally here! My kids can happily play together. Mom sits down to relax with a hot cup of coffee...until... You take another sip of coffee and feel that rare moment of calm… until you see your toddler lean back, raise her open palm, an

Stress is energy. And when you’re holding a lot of it—rushing through your morning, skipping your own breakfast, tense about that email you forgot to send—it doesn’t just stay inside you. It bounces. It lands on your toddler, who may not know what hit them. Suddenly they’re melting down over the color of a spoon, and you’re both at your limit before 9 a.m.

Consent Starts in Childhood Have you ever tried to pet a cat and gotten swatted away? Most cats are experts in body autonomy. They give you clear signals about when they're open to connection—and when they’d prefer to be left alone. What if we applied the same respect to our children, even when they’re still babies?

If you're looking to intrinsically motivate your toddler, don't use a bait and switch strategy!

Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...

Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!

Thoughts about the benefits of open cup vs sippy cup drinking and toddlers. Those with Autism or other neurodivergent or Sensory Differences may benefit most from this information.

Have you ever had a fun weekend only to wake up the next day and feel "off"? Guess what? Our kids can feel the same way, especially if they have some sensory differences!

Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.

Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.

Does your child have very specific likes? Are their likes so narrow that you don't know how to engage them with other tasks? If so, this article is for you!

Have you heard of the ACEs Quiz? Have you taken it? Do you want to be a cycle breaker and parent your children differently than how you were raised? If so, read this blog post to find out more.

Do you, or your child, tend to react quickly to situations, feeling badly about how you, or they, responded? Check out this fun strategy!

Is your child only showing basic play skills and you're curious how to expand their skills to pretend play? If so, read on!

Does your child flip through the pages of a book so quickly that you can't even see what's on the page? This post offers you strategies.

Are you looking for your child to engage more with you while you sing songs with them? Try modifying Wheels on the Bus this way!

Do you have a very active child? Have you tried pairing active singing to help them learn communication skills?