Are you tired of playing games, wearing masks or trying to be someone other than yourself, because you have a child who is autistic? You would like freedom to be accepted for who your are, without the pressure to be someone you are not, for the fact, that you have a child who is different than other children. How can you dare to be different?It is difficult at times to comprehend that your child has the disorder of autism. You may have other...more
Since it says in Psalm 110:4 and Hebrews 5:6 that Christ is a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek, I think we had better get a good understanding about this amazing man, Melchizedek. Melchizedek first appears in Genesis 14:18-20 in which he verbally blessed Abraham and Abraham gave him a tenth of the spoils he obtained in battle. Verse 18 says that Melchizedek was both king of Salem and a priest of God most high. The first...more
One aspect of having children is that you have to have birthday parties every year for them, till they are at least 12 years old. And if you have more than one child, then you have to plan as many more birthday parties as you have kids.Planning birthday parties is a handful and they have the power to drive you insane. So what should you do to keep your sanity intact? How can you plan a party with the least bit of drama on your child's part? Here's how; first off, don't worry and waste your time with making the home spick and span and cleaning up each and every nook and cranny. Because they are kids, they don't care whether the birthday party room is clean or not; besides, five minutes in and the room will start looking like a mess.So how can accomplish such a feat? The answer is simple, through pre-planning. Your plans don't even have to be wonderful or unique; all you need to do is give yourself some time to organize the party. The best way is to start planning at least 2 months before the actual date. This way you give yourself enough time to make all the necessary arrangements for the party.First off, when preparing for a child's birthday party, you don't need to pay much...more
One of the most talked about topics regarding child behavior in recent years has centered upon "bullying" and the necessity to enact effectual child abuse discipline. This relates to child on child fighting that according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry more than six million males and four million females are caught up in...more
Take an interest in what children have as interests, and try to understand their perspective, and you will get a better grip on how their thinking will shape their needs. This information will be instrumental in shaping social skills, communication skills and the ability to deal with inevitable conflict in a non-combative manner as they face people...more
When you're a child, it seems all you ever want to do is grow up, when you reach adulthood all you ever want to do is be a child again, and an irony not lost on anyone. Think about when you were a child. Try to remember the personal effects that your parents had that you longed for, for the girls maybe the make up and the high heels, the handbags and perhaps the bracelets? For the boys, maybe a shirt and tie, maybe a briefcase and definitely a wallet; but also a watch. The one thing that seemed to govern your days back then was meal times and you were never sure how your parents knew the exact moment that your tummy started to rumble, but they always did.Toy watches are great presents for young children as they are an aide in their development. Your child's ability to tell the time and come in from playing at a specified time is very important, not only for discipline reasons but also for safety and their future development and appreciation of the importance of time.Some children's watches, despite being simplified, are fully functional and can be worn just like an adult wrist watch. The major differences are that they are designed to appeal to children and so may have a cartoon...more
"Saturday in the Park, I think it was the fourth of July." These opening words of a very popular song symbolizes what many people think of as a fun filled memorable summer day. It doesn't necessarily have to be the fourth of July, but that is the...more
It's a parent's worst nightmare. Their child goes off to play with a friend and doesn't get home in time for dinner. At first you might think that they just lost track of time. But after the hours pass, you have that feeling in your gut that...more
Cycling should be a family sport, however it can be challenging to head out on the bike with your children. Remember, you will be traveling away from your home and sometimes be in a dangerous environment when you are out on the road. However, with...more
Trying to parent a young child can seem like a never ending tirade of "Don't touch!" "Sit down!" or "Stop doing that!" Can you imagine what that must be like for a little kid? Your child is expressing their natural curiosity, perhaps by playing...more
Constipation in children is a growing world problem. In fact, more children than adults are suffering from constipation to some extent or the other. Nipping constipation in the bud is very important, because as the child grows, it might compound to...more
Massage therapy and occupational therapy are often used hand-in-hand in helping children with special needs such as learning disabilities (LD) and autism in places like Clearwater, Oldsmar and Trinity, FL. Most of the massage techniques used for...more