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Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children

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Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an Autistic child in the family.

The important thing to remember is that you need to be prepared for whatever life throws your way. To an Autistic child, vacations can be scary and confusing, or they can be a great learning experience, leaving behind wonderful memories the entire family can enjoy.

First, choose your location based on your Autistic child’s needs. For example, if he or she is sensitive to sound, an amusement park is probably not the best idea.

Quieter vacations are possible at small beaches and by going camping. Overall, you should be able to find a location that everyone in the family enjoys.

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Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by Dee
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Practical Parenting - Teaching Your Child What He Needs to Learn

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I received a letter today from an exasperated mom of a 20-month old and it struck a chord in me. As a mother of six (4boys, 2 girls) I’ve been there, done that - and about pulled my hair out during the process.

Dee,

Harrison (my boy) is my first, and I think that is part of my issue. I am unsure of what is normal for a toddler aged little boy, and if I am expecting too much. I have read books, blogs, talked with other parents, but every child is so different. And what works with some children doesn’t work for others. I understand this. I guess I’m still trying to figure out what is best for Harrison.

My mother-in-law tells me often, while usually laughing, that Harrison is /acts just like his father.

A very active, energetic curious, pushes me to the limits little boy.

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Posted on June 25th, 2008 by Dee
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Parenting the Active Toddler

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While many parents struggle to keep their toddlers away from the TV, there are others who have to deal with active toddlers who are constantly on the move and who look for avenues to attract their parents’ attention all the time.

Parenting an active toddler can be challenging and only apt parental care can help such children in developing into responsible adults. You may have successfully set the limits during early age about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors through non-verbal actions but as your child turns into a toddler it is time to learn about the meaning of specific actions that the child indulges in.

It is important for you to explain the meaning of certain actions that you take too. If you scold the child for pouring the bottle of barbeque sauce on the floor and then continue to splash water on the floor to clean it, the child may get confused about what is allowed and what is not.

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Posted on June 19th, 2008 by Dee
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Handling Active Children with Consistent and Frequent Interactions

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Bringing up children is not only a matter of love and being a nice parent. Extreme love and patience can actually be harmful for the child, especially if the child is aggressive, attention-seeking and rowdy. There is a need to discipline children after a certain age and sometimes a stern attitude may be required.

Children decode verbal and non-verbal signals in various ways. They also express their feelings in different ways. Children with a passive temperament are likely to withdraw, behave indifferently or indulge in self destructive activities if they are hurt. On the other hand, active and impulsive children are more prone to indulge in aggressive and sensation seeking activities.

While active children are more susceptible to aggressive behavior, absence of proper of nurturing is likely to bring forth the characteristic more strongly. There are certain things that you have to learn to avoid while nurturing children, especially active children.

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Posted on June 6th, 2008 by Dee
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When ADHD Takes an Ugly Turn

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How to mediate bullying behaviors associated with the disorder

A new Swedish study says that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are nearly four times as likely to become bullies. Conversely, the February issue of the journal of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology states that children who now exhibit ADHD symptoms had a ten-fold chance of having been a prior target of bullying.

The study’s co-author Dr. Anders Hjern, professor in pediatric epidemiology at the University of Uppsala in Stockholm, says the results show the importance of paying attention to the interactions between children with ADHD versus healthy children. It might explain whether it is the ADHD children who are causing difficulties, or rather if they are acting out as a result of the bullying.

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Posted on March 24th, 2008 by Dee
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Why is My Baby Crying?

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Crying is a normal event in the lives of all babies.When a baby comes out of the woomb the first thing to do is crying. By the first cry he will take some air in to the lungs for the first time in their life.

After delivery if the baby does not cry then it should be initiated by slightly pinching or gently stroking the feet. From this it is clear that the healthy baby should cry and it is a normal physiological event, still some times it can upset the mother or family members.

We all know that a baby can’t tell his needs or troubles in words. The only way for him to communicate with others is by crying.Babies show some other signs like feet kicking,hand waving and head turning, etc. But the best way to take the attention of others is by crying.

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Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by Dee
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Sibling Rivalry: How Brothers and Sisters can Cope with Autistic Family Members

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When a family member is diagnosed with Autism, there is a vast amount of information teaching parents how to cope with an Autistic child, and there is also information for parents about dealing with an Autistic child’s different behaviors. However, there are fewer learning tools for those who have an Autistic sibling, even though this is a very stressful situation for brothers and sisters of an autistic child. The following tips can help children cope with an autistic sibling.

Sometimes parents are so involved in preparing themselves and their autistic child for the transition ahead that they forget that their other children must also deal with the new situation. Often, siblings of an autistic child may feel the new situation acutely. They may feel neglected by parents or jealous of the autistic child who is now receiving more attention.

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Posted on February 5th, 2008 by Dee
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Summer ADHD Advice No Parent Should Ignore

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While these words are usually accompanied by cries of joy from boys and girls, parents may feel less eager to face the months ahead without the routine and structure of school. Instead of being in the care of their teachers every day, children now get to spend lots of quality time at home and this may be a daunting prospect for some parents. This is especially true of parents who have children with problems like ADHD, ODD, Anxiety and even the spectrum disorders like Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

Of course, parents care for their children and are happy that they get to enjoy themselves and relax for a few months. Both parents and children find a welcomed relief during the summer months. Parents enjoy the break from supervising homework, packing lunch boxes and transporting kids to school every day. Children need their vacation time to unwind and relax, spend time with friends and family and, most importantly for younger children, play in a less structured and arguably more creative way than they are able to do at school. The long summer break offers an ideal opportunity for all of these essential activities!

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Posted on June 13th, 2007 by Dee
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Effective Discipline for Headstrong Toddlers

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“NO!” “I WON’T” or “ME DO IT!” are common phrases that come out of the mouths of toddlers, who are notorious for resisting reason from adults. One minute your toddler is still your baby, cuddling up and being a little angel - and the next she is a raging tyrant, screaming and kicking and throwing herself on the floor!

They call the toddler years “The Terrible Two’s” or the “Terrible Three’s” and sometimes it may feel as though these years will last right into the “Terrible Thirties”!

Many parents tell me that they feel like failures because of the ‘bad’ behavior of their toddlers. Others are afraid that they will damage their children due to either spoiling or harsh discipline.

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Posted on May 22nd, 2007 by Dee
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