Category: Parents

Is adaptive clothing actually more expensive than standard children’s clothing?

Usually, here at SpecialKids.Company HQ, we like our weekly installments to be all about giving back to the community in any way we can. This is typically through top tips and advice for parents to help […]

Moderate to Severe Developmental Disability: Eight Essential Skills for Living

Most evaluation tools and curricula arrange skills according to the way a typical child might acquire them. Essential for Living by Patrick McGreevy, PhD BCBA-D et al takes a different approach. They group skills into categories […]

13 of The Best Water Table Toys for Wet ‘n Wild Kids

When the sun comes out and that thermometer starts to rise, there is no better fun for kids than getting wet. Whether it’s a quick trip down to the beach, a cooling dip in the pool, or […]

Why I Love The Library

The worst year of my life was the year I was in eighth grade. I was fourteen, had braces on my teeth, and was, according to our grumpy and insensitive doctor, ‘chubby’. I found boys baffling […]

Why Teach Digital Citizenship in 2018

Bryan likes to tell his children – unlike a diamond, what you do on the internet remains intact forever. The web is a tool – one that leaves a lasting impression with your actions, both good […]

Fractus Giveaway #1: Summer Game Giveaway

We at Fractus Learning are excited to announce our first prize giveaway. These games should provide some time away from the electronic screens this summer. The details are below: Good luck! Giveaways

The Best 15 Books to Raise Children’s Emotional IQ and Teach Empathy

One of the best tools to raise your children’s emotional IQ and empathy are books. Reading a story with your children gives you ample opportunity to talk about the story, the cause of the emotions and […]

“If You Could Change One Thing” – Education Experts Share Their Thoughts

As our society ages, and bureaucratic ossification creeps into our lives more often, we often need to remind ourselves change can be good. I took that to heart this month. During April, I decided to try […]

The Importance of Female Role Models in STEM : Showing Girls They Can Build the Future

When I was little I dreamed of becoming a writer. At the age of nine I declared that I would be famous for writing a series of short stories entitled, “The Eraser that Ate my Pen” […]

Practical Beach Safety Tips For Kids

: While spring is only halfway done, that doesn’t mean it’s too early to begin looking forward to beach trips. Some of my best childhood memories are of spending time with my toes in the sand […]

11 Beach Wagon Options For Sand-Loving Kids and Toddlers

Heading to the beach this summer? If so, you’re probably looking forward to the sand, surf and sun. What you’re probably not looking forward to is toting all of your supplies from Point A to Point B. […]

Your Chime: Helping Children Regain Control Through Mindfulness

I’m a big believer that everyone can benefit from practicing mindfulness. While there are some differences in what that means to different groups, all generally agree it involves taking time out of the day to calm […]

3 Online Emotional Support Resources for Autism Families

The autism diagnosis is a lonely isolating diagnosis. Neurotypical families may think it is difficult, but it is actually thousands of times harder than what some people may think. When my son received his diagnosis 27 […]

What Board Games Teach Children In An Electronic Age

When we see how much time kids put in playing with their iPad or XBox One, you might wonder if there is anyone under the age of thirty that still plays board games. Good news! People […]

11 Horse Toys Kids Will Love

From plastic figurines to the classic rocking horse, horse toys have long been a favorite for children of all ages. Nothing inspires imaginative play like riding a rocking horse and pretending you’re in a rodeo, or […]

Autism: Does the Neurodiversity Movement and Self-Advocates Know What Is Best?

The Situation Your toddler is turning age 3 and does not speak, communicate, or play. Instead, he runs back and forth flapping his hands. He picks up objects and flaps them in front his eyes. He […]

Monitoring Grades and Assignments: Tips for Parents In 2018

The rise of technology in the classroom has undoubtedly changed the way in which assignments are structured, dispensed, completed, and graded. With many assignments being posted, completed, and assessed through a password-secured online forum, it is […]