Crafting Sensory-Friendly Performances
Performing arts help children on the autism spectrum and other sensory sensitives better understand and respond to social cues, increase self-expression, explore deeper levels of communication and facilitate peer interactions....
How to Be an Allergy Mom for Halloween
Yay! It’s that time of year again – the time of year for candy to be everywhere. That’s the whole point of Halloween, isn’t it? Get as much candy as...
Tears and Triumphs of an Exclusive Pumper
by Erin Statz
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week and we have a special extended line up for you! Our writers will share their triumphs and tears through their personal recollections of...
I Am Not a “Supermom”
by Erin Statz
When your child is born into this world, you really get a dose of reality. This job can be hard. The first person that I instantly thought of after having...
Autism Awareness – Lego Aisle Style
THE SCENE You’re at Target. Caribou in one hand and phone in the other as you randomly stroll the aisles. Suddenly, a piercing screech interrupts your peaceful momcation to the...
Young Children’s Apps
In this day and age, we all see those families at the restaurant who are all on their phone or tablet and don’t seem to look up for anything other...
A Lesson on Perspective
When a child enters this world prematurely, life is turned upside down. Plans are thrown out the window, and uncertainty becomes the new norm. That is especially true when your...
The Thankful Therapy Mom
by Erin Statz
I’m Erin, a proud therapy mom. Therapy has become a very important part of our lives. I never knew therapy existed for children, but when my son with born with...
Down Syndrome Awareness: Answering Your Child’s Questions
by Erin Statz
Everywhere we go, all eyes are usually on us. Sometimes, I like to try to guess what people are thinking. I look nothing like my children, so I think maybe...
He Gave Himself a Haircut, I Gave Myself Grace
It started out as an ordinary night, like so many others in our home. Our youngest son was curled up on my lap, sucking his thumb while we watched Moana....
Target’s Sensory-Friendly Clothing Line
by Lauren
As if Target’s own Cat & Jack line couldn’t get any better, they are releasing a limited selection of sensory-friendly pieces for children with special needs. The pieces are based...
How I Coped with My Child’s Unexpected Diagnosis
by Erin Statz
When my youngest son Ronin was born almost three years ago, we were thrilled to be adding a third boy to our crew! Our 20-week ultrasound came back clear and...
