Tuesday, September 30, 2014

End of Summer Savings = Safe Play Spaces

enhanced-31653-1399330789-19Have you exhaustively been looking for a way to finance a safe for an affordable play space, ball pit, sensory pit, transitional bed, or even a contained napping space for your child with special needs?  Sadly it is the end of summer, but with the end of summer comes BIG SAVINGS on items like inflatable pools, pool noodles, and beyond.   Inflatable pools make great, soft, contained spaces for children with various levels of ability to sleep, play, roll around, and even bounce without the added worry of injury or escape.  Make sure you get one large enough to hold your child safely and never leave them unattended.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Inexpensive Nosey Cup

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child?  This can be an expense some families just cannot afford especially if the cup is being used on a "trial only" basis,
so why not try making your own with a simple disposable bathroom cup (wax treated are more sturdy) to practice at home.
Just cut out the right size for your child, and dispose/remake as needed.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Get-a-Grip by Repurposing Old Curlers

52f898c1ce8b83fc11b41bb4eb7e59d5Repurpose old sponge curlers by using them to make adapted grippers for your child who needs a little extra "something"
to help them hold onto pencils, markers, toothbrushes, and even utensils.  This is an inexpensive and EASY way to adapt
pretty much any small item your child needs hold onto for school or for their daily routine.  The spongy curler makes for a great
sensory experience as well, especially if you can find them in different colors/sizes.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Bedside Wheel-of-Care

bb26d1c162cab1ad87875ad0fa549fe9 Create a care notebook out of photo album sheets, binder rings, and a paper towel holder to keep in your child's room to use as references for daily care, routines, feeding schedules, medications, equipment checks and beyond.  This makes a GREAT companion reference for home health and home nurses, as well as supportive family members who aren't as involved on a daily basis.  This is also great for times of emergencies when you need a quick reference for EMTs, 911 operators, or beyond.  Include contact information for physicians and family, service providers and schools, and everything pertinent to your child's daily care/routine, and even play/sleep/hygiene  schedules.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Cochlear Doll

5a76032d1b599988d7db84919b4cb5fb  Using your child's favorite color non-toxic puffy paint, simply apply it in the shape of a cochlear implant device to a doll with a smooth (hair free) head/ear area and your child can have a doll just like him/her.   Let it dry well before allowing your child to play with the doll.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Don't Apologize

Unless you directly caused our differences, don't apologize. Your apology does not make me feel better about our differences. Instead of feeling bad about things, focus on what I can do and help me celebrate those abilities. Recognize my strength. Compliment me. There is nothing to be sorry about, I am making the best of everything and

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Reduce holiday stress by "eating"...

Increase the following foods this holiday season to help keep stress under control:


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Fruit – I am a big fan of all fruit, but the lower sugar options are berries, melons, citrus fruits and apples.


Nuts and Seeds – Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts and cashews, just to name a few.


Whole grains – Oats, brown rice, millet and quinoa.


Proteins - Proteins are found in the plant based choices listed above and can also be found in the following “clean” choices of wild caught fish, free range/antibiotic free chickens and eggs as well as buffalo meat.


The foods listed above in the anti-stress list stimulate the brains production of serotonin. Serotonin creates relaxed and happy feelings. And let’s be honest, happy, relaxed kids = happy, relaxed parents (and vise versa).


Avoid Stress Inducing foods like:


Caffeine– Tea, coffee, sodas and energy drinks all have stimulants. Over stimulation leads to feelings of anxiety and stress.


Sugar – This goes beyond candy and desserts. You will find sugar added to everything from ketchup to pickles, “healthy” yogurts to sports drink.


Refined carbs – White bread, white pasta, and white rice all have the same effect as sugar. They cause blood sugars to spike and to crash which leads to mood swings and a whole host of other issues as your body is working overtime to try to regulate itself.


Fast food – High in fat, preservatives, additives and salt. Low in vitamins and minerals that are essential to help handle stress.


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and more helpful stress reducing info can be found at Stressfreekids.com