Family
March 30th, 2020With many states ordering families to stay inside except for essential needs, families will be spending a lot of time together. So, today, the focus of my blog today is
Category: parenting
How to Talk to Your Children About the Coronavirus
March 17th, 2020Your kids are hearing about coronavirus (COVID-19). Concern over this new virus can make children and families anxious. While we don’t know where and to what extent the disease may
Fight Childhood Obesity by Encouraging Your Child to Strength Train
February 24th, 2020Encouraging young people to do strength-based exercises — such as squats, push-ups and lunges — could play a key role in tackling child obesity, research suggests. Taking part in exercises
Suffering in Silence with Anxiety
February 6th, 2020Today, I am proud to showcase a guest article from a community partner of Fitness for Health. Dr. Carey Heller, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and founding partner at The
Choosing a Summer Program for Your Child with Special Needs
February 3rd, 2020It is never too early to begin researching summer programs for your child with special needs. Since all children are different, summer program experiences can vary. And, choosing a summer
Homeschooling? Your Kids May Not Be Getting Enough Exercise
January 28th, 2020Parents who homeschool their children may think putting them into organized sports and physical activities keeps them fit, but a study states that kids may need more physical activity.
Thirteen New Year’s Resolutions Every Special Needs Parent Should Make
December 31st, 2019Today, I am happy to bring you a guest article that was originally published in 2016. Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Don’t fret. You have 363 days
10 Benefits to Look for When Searching for an Accessible College Campus
December 11th, 2019Today, I am happy to bring you a guest article from Aimee Laurence, an editor at Write My Papers and Custom Essay. She shares her insights on special needs, occupational therapy, and college
Giving Thanks
November 25th, 2019Everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving and the holidays for its wonderful food, family get-togethers and exciting football games. Thanksgiving and the holidays are also a time to reflect on the
Gut Health Affects Childhood Obesity
November 19th, 2019Obesity Reviews by scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Health suggests that gut bacteria and its interactions with immune cells and metabolic organs, including fat tissue, play a key role in childhood obesity. "The medical community used to think that obesity was a result of consuming too many calories.