Last minute unconventional stocking stuffers that kids and parents will love!
Category: Happy Kids
Jen’s TOP 21 Favorite Books…. Toddlers to age 5 – A Speech-Language Pathologist Perspective
I said in my Holiday Buying Guide 2017 post that I would share my book recommendations….so here they are! I have many many favorite books, I may have a book problem. BUT, I am sure many of you do too! With the holiday season upon us, don’t forget to add a book or two to…
Jen’s 2017 Holiday Buying Guide – A Speech Pathologist Perspective
I usually do a parent education workshop about this time of year on the Power of Play and the types of toys I recommend for children. Unfortunately, as I get older the years seem to get shorter and I have not had the time to put the presentation together this year. Instead here is my…
One – Twooooo – Two and a half… When Counting Doesn’t Work
We’ve all done it. Counted. We have all experienced parenting fail when counting. Why doesn’t counting work? When we count, we teach children they get more chances to follow directions or comply. Does your boss or spouse give you that many chances? Counting may work initially, but children quickly learn that they get two, two…
Tough Transitions…Help your child SEE what comes next
I cannot count the number of times parents are seeking advice because their child doesn’t want to come inside or leave the playground resulting in a monstrous fit. Let’s face it, transitions are hard for everyone. Transition difficulty happens as all ages, an older child may negotiate while a younger child may try to escape…
Will you? Can you? Do you want?…NO!
If it isn’t a choice don’t ask. When you give a child a command you are communicating that it isn’t a choice.
Autism or Not… Sensory Play is for ALL Children
I have had people comment on my Instagram or Pinterest posts, “this is so great for kids with Autism”. Yes it is, but sensory play is great for ALL kids! Why limit learning and sensory exploration to children with Autism? We know that children learn from play, world experience and through using all their senses….
