I had to stop my four-year-old from running up and petting a neighbors dog yesterday – all in the name of social distancing. Social distancing is a new concept that most children just don’t understand what it is or why it’s important. I wrote a short social story about social distancing that I’m going to …
What’s inside this article: Information about a secret app that could be on your child’s smartphone, the risks associated with this app, and tips for keeping your child safe online. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Children today have the entire world at their fingertips. This can be advantageous but it also comes with threats. …
What’s inside this article: 6 non-violent crisis intervention strategies that help with aggressive, threatening, or violent behaviors in children during meltdowns. These strategies help keep the child and others safe while remaining supportive of the individual having the meltdown. These are based on training from the Crisis Prevention Institute. NVCI stands for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and …
As parents, it’s our duty and responsibility to keep our children safe. We babyproof our homes Teach stranger danger Use car seats or booster seats in the car Helmets and knee pads for bike safety We lock cabinets and gate stairs it’s an endless list. But if your child is autistic there may be additional …