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Healthy Habits: Supporting Families with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Holidays

Motherhood Moments

For families with Autism Spectrum Disorder children, the holidays can be a complicated time. For many, the idea of gathering with friends and family is a welcome one, but they may worry about ensuring gatherings are comfortable for their ASD child. If the family is traveling to your house, send photos of your home before their visit.

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Emergency remote teaching during COVID-19 lockdown brought families closer together, but also required a lot from parents

Motherhood Moments

School closures and emergency remote teaching caused by the COVID-19 pandemic put a particular strain on families with children with special educational needs. Earlier studies have shown that emergency remote teaching and lockdowns had a major impact on the life of children with special educational needs, and on their families.

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‘Tis the season to be jolly…and inclusive! A special gift-giving guide for children with autism

Motherhood Moments

BlueSprig Pediatrics, a national provider of ABA therapy for children with autism, knows that for gift-givers of cherished children with autism, finding the perfect little treasure may be challenging. Headquartered in Houston, TX, BlueSprig is a nationwide provider in ABA Therapy with 140 l ocations. Thanks for reading!

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. To get the most out of therapy: show up on time!

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Healthy Habits: Stress Relief at the End of the Year

Motherhood Moments

It’s okay, to create new ways to connect and celebrate with family, friends and coworkers that don’t drain our personal resources and still allow us to connect. Chunzom has been a licensed Creative Arts Therapist for 30 years, specializing in dance/movement therapy.

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, those of us who grew up here and live here still, find frugal family fun activities galore. Here are a few of my favorite things to do with the family in Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. For the price of gas, and perhaps a meal or trinket you can enjoy a full day of family exploration. For some adult family fun.

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Book Nook - Bella Joins the Service (Service Dogs)

Motherhood Moments

Her favorite times are when she’s with her family—her husband, Ray; son Clayton and his wife, Kelsie; and Kirk and his pup, Maddox. She also cherishes the memories of her weekly visits to the hospital with her therapy dog, Wrigley, and sharing in fun times with Wrigley’s sister, Addi, at home. Like Kirk, Julie loves the outdoors.

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