When a child is having difficulty changing her behavior, try changing the environment.
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Following these tips and embracing a “good enough” mentality can turn haircut day from a struggle into a regular routine to look forward to.
It takes some experimenting to find a strategy that works. One strategy that I try early on is using a picture, an object, or a sign/gesture to bridge the gap in communication.
I will provide you with my customized hurricane preparation list. It is customized to meet my family which includes five children from teenager to infant.
Going to the store for just one thing but getting a shopping cart just in case is the mindset needed for doing life as a parent with five kids. Things will go much smoother if you use the tools and help available to you.
Brown noise is a funny name, but it’s awesome for blocking out household sounds. I highly recommend the sound machine, but if your zoo–I mean, home is especially loud during a baby’s bedtime, you have another louder solution in a basic CD player.
Sure, there were challenges, but the laughter, love, and adventures made it all worthwhile.
Those challenges, though? They turned into our own personal boot camp for creative problem-solving. And those creative solutions? They turned out to be pretty useful blog post material!
So, while you won’t find real names or specific details, you will find relatable stories with practical advice, heartwarming moments, and a belief in the potential that lies within every child.
After hearing the idea of self-care explained to me in a new way, I embraced the idea. It is a mind set.
Our family recently embarked on a new adventure—becoming licensed therapeutic foster parents. Yep, that’s right—we’re officially in the business of opening our hearts and homes to kids with special needs.
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