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10 Tips for Navigating the Holidays with Your Neurodivergent Child

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Holidays can be stressful for everybody, but especially for your neurodivergent child. Changes in routine and schedule, new experiences, unpredictability and surprises, more social events and interactions, and increased sensory input during the holiday season can make it feel overwhelming for everybody.  Here are some tips to make this time of year feel a little […]

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Mastering Tummy Time: Tips to Make it Fun and Engaging!

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In our previous blog post, we talked about the importance of tummy time, how much tummy time your baby should be getting, and how to progress tummy time. Now that we have discussed all of the details of tummy time; it is time to discuss how we can make tummy time easier, more enjoyable, and

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Building Strong Foundations: The Importance of Tummy Time and Getting Started

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Tummy time is one of the first and most important activities for your baby to do. So, what exactly is tummy time and why is it so important?  Tummy time is considered the period of time during the day when your baby is on their stomach while they are awake and supervised.  It is important

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Building Routines That Stick – Part 1: “First/Then” Technique

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First things first! Whenever you are trying to teach your child a new skill, especially when it is something they don’t want to do, YOU need to be in the mental space to react calmly with kindness, patience and understanding. Take care of you! Make sure basic needs are met [no hangry/tired parents or children

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Three Calming Yoga Poses for Children

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Finding balance and a sense of peace on a daily basis can be a challenge. There are numerous yoga poses to help increase relaxation, and I’ve listed three of my favorites to calm the nervous system. Four benefits of calming the nervous system are: Decreased stress Increased concentration Muscles and organs work more effectively Boosts

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