How little steps guarantee great results Many children with special needs feel overwhelmed by daily activities such as brushing teeth or getting dressed. A daily schedule of activities with predictable routines for each activity can make the world seem less chaotic and frightening to them. Understanding Schedules and Routines A schedule represents the main activities […]
My Child is Scared and Keeps Getting out of His Bed
My Child is Scared and Keeps Getting out of His Bed
A received the following question in an email from a parent: “Our son is three years old and for the past three months he has not been sleeping well. Depending on the night, it can take numerous attempts to get him to go to sleep and then when he does, he wakes up every 3 […]
Should Children Sleep with Stuffed Toys?
Should Children Sleep with Stuffed Toys?
When supplying a favourite stuffed toy is the one, surefire way to get a fussy child to come down for a nap or a good night’s sleep, it almost seems like a no-brainer to hand it over as part of the bedtime routine. Still, it can be confusing to figure out whether or not encouraging […]