The traditional idea of family has been transformed to more than just a father and a mother raising their biological or adopted children.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
They're doing well financially and love your kid — should you still offer money? Also; tips on giving complements to mascs and butches. The post Should We Be Paying Our Friends To Babysit? appeared first on Autostraddle.| Autostraddle
My oldest is off to college! I successfully delivered him to his dorm yesterday. This went relatively smoothly as things go. He packed up his stuff on Monday/Tuesday, and we loaded the minivan around noon on Tuesday. I then proceeded to drive us up to Boston, where he’s attending Northeastern University. The drive was…something. The […]| Laura Vanderkam
Any readers who have young kids know that traveling with them is always challenging. On a family vacation a few years ago, I well recall, my then-2-year-old screamed for long chunks of the flight, threw crackers all over the plane, and stayed up from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. one night, requiring Herculean feats from […]| Laura Vanderkam
At least in theory, having kids at camp makes life easier — it’s fewer people to manage at home. But the kids have to get there and home, which — especially if they aren’t going for long — can add a lot of driving to summer weekends. That was basically my experience these past few […]| Laura Vanderkam
Knotts Berry Farms vs Disneyland Which is better? How are they different? I’m here to tell you that they’re very different, but both fun. Knott’s Berry is a favorite of mine, and today I’m gonna compare the two and tell you why. Knotts Berry Farm vs Disneyland Disclosure: I was given Knotts Tickets for our familyContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
Elopement refers to the act of leaving a designated area without permission, supervision, or the knowledge of those responsible for the individual. In the context of autism, elopement involves autistic individuals wandering away, running or bolting from safe and supervised environments, putting their safety at risk. The Curriculum for Autism lists the following as examples of elopement: Climbing out of…| Autism Awareness
Summertime brings outdoor fun, family time—and of course July 4th celebrations! At The Crafting Chicks, we know this is the perfect time to spark creativity, teach patriotism, and give little hands engaging activities to honor our country. We’re serving up patriotic youth activities, crafts, and free resources that celebrate the flag, the armed forces, and community involvement. Whether you’re prepping for a Memorial Day parade, Veterans Day, or... The post Patriotic Kids ...| The Crafting Chicks
So many great school lunch ideas in this post! Hot dogs, quesadillas, mini corn dogs, taco salad... yum!| The Crafting Chicks
Exercise and physical activity have numerous benefits for autistic individuals. It builds strength, stability and motor planning skills, all of which help a person perform daily living activities. Autistic people are more likely to experience health and mental health issues; engaging in physical activity reduces these risks and improves overall well-being. Incorporating exercise, movement, and outdoor play can improve a…| Autism Awareness
I recently had a very upsetting thing happen. My adult autistic son’s daily living and medical benefits were abruptly terminated. I learned of this by hearing a brief message left on my phone. The person from the AISH benefits office said my son no longer met the eligibility criteria for his benefits because his assets amount was too high. We…| Autism Awareness
It’s that time of year again — where I take all the babies names I’ve seen all year and I boil them two ten boy names and ten girl names — I share WHY I liked them, and maybe it sparks some ideas for names for YOUR adorable bundle of joy. Just remember that bundleContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
Many autistic children are diagnosed in early childhood, but for others their signs and symptoms do not become apparent until adolescence. If a teenager is capable and academically able, they may not receive a diagnosis as a young child. This can sometimes occur more often in girls than in boys because girls are generally more adept at copying neuro-typical behaviors,…| Autism Awareness
Autistic individuals often have difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is estimated that 40 to 83% of autistic individuals have some form of sleep disturbance. Autistic children are twice as likely to have sleep issues as typical children or children with other developmental conditions. Disordered sleep is also one of the first concerns reported by parents. As diverse as autism…| Autism Awareness
