Making Sports a Safe Space for Kids
Sports are a great way for kids to stay active, develop their social circle and gain confidence. That can be especially important for kids...
Dungeons & Dragons and … Autism?
When I tell people that I use the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in my group therapy sessions with individuals with autism, the question...
Autism: Sensory Issues and Therapy Solutions
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70%...
Benefits of Early Diagnosis for Children on the Autism Spectrum
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different.
“We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that...
How to Create a Sensory-friendly Haircut Experience
Going to get a haircut for the first time can be a scary experience for kids, but the fear tends to subside with more...
Poetry Connections: Social Emotional Learning
If you’ve noticed colorful poetry displays popping up in bookstores and classrooms, abundant as spring daffodils, there’s a reason. April is National Poetry Month.
The...
Parent You Should Know: Tara Gillespie
Full-time artist and full-time mother Tara Gillespie works to bring her dreams into reality, both on and off the canvas. At her Dream Topography...
Snack Time as a Vehicle for Culture Sharing
By Jackie Beach
Much research has been gathered regarding the development of racial and ethnic biases in children. For one, we know that children as...
For Kid- and Family-friendly Workouts Anywhere, Focus on Functional Movement
With kids, it may already feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance your exercise needs with those of your children.
According...
ICYMI: Baltimore’s Child Summer Camp Tips on Fox 45 News
Baltimore's Child Editor Lindsay C. VanAsdalan shares some summer camp tidbits with Fox 45 News (WBFF) in Baltimore for families still considering signing their...