Category: caregiver tips

Idioms, What Did You Say and What Do You Really Mean?

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! Idioms or phrases that cannot be understood through their literal meaning can be rather confusing for students with language…

What Are Pre Writing Skills?

What are pre-writing skills and why does my child need them? Babies are born with hands that are curled up and only reflexively grasp…

Fourth of July Tips for Kids

Summer is in full force and we have tips for kids who may struggle with sensory processing. The 4th of July is here. Nothing…

5 Facts About Metacognition – What IS It?

Who are you? What do you tell yourself? What are your beliefs and thoughts as you move throughout your day? We all have that…

Educating Kids at Home During COVID-19 Isolation

Forced to Homeschool Due to School Closings and Social Distancing? Many of you know I homeschooled my own children from elementary through high school. …

Puberty in Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder – 5 Tips for Teens

How Can I Help My Teenager with Autism or SPD To Learn About Sex, Masturbation, & Menstruation? This post comes from one of my…

STEM Gifts for the Kids

I’m often asked about games and toys I recommend for little learners. Here are some of my favorites with links to Amazon. I’ve given…

5 Tips to Help Children to Deal with Trauma

Most of us remember the exact place we stood on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. My son was only two and I…

Left Hand Writing Tips plus FREEBIE

Did you know that some students do not develop a hand preference until kindergarten or at 5 or 6 years old? When students write…

How To Start A Blog in 5 Minutes and Make Money From Home

Have you heard that people are actually earning a living blogging? I’m fortunate to be in that group of people. I work from my…

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