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Shopping for holiday or birthday gifts for children with autism? When choosing presents, you’ll want to factor in the child’s developmental level, interests, and sensory needs—the latter of which can include sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding behaviors. Whether you’re looking for an educational toy, a sensory-friendly activity, or a therapeutic experience that feels like fun, here are ...

Holiday breaks can feel like a welcome relief for busy families, but for kids who are used to a jam-packed schedule of school, sports, music lessons, or after-school clubs, boredom can set in. If you’re looking for some activities to help fill time over holiday breaks while also boosting your child’s brain skills, we’ve got ...

Now that your young adult is off at college, you may be looking for ways to support them from home. The traditional care package is a fun and relatively affordable way to treat your young adult to a surprise with thoughtful gifts and snacks that can serve as a pick-me-up and reminder that they’re in ...

Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to get feedback about your student beyond just the grades you see on quizzes, homework, and report cards.  Depending on your child’s age, school, and the time of year, you may be able to learn about their standardized test scores, any academic progress or challenges they have, their behavior ...

ADHD is often misunderstood. However, understanding some of the underlying causes and expressions of the disorder can be a major help for families facing this diagnosis! Here are five facts about ADHD that may surprise you: #1: Attention is NOT the weakest skill in most people with ADHD. Research has determined that in ADHD cognitive ...

Plenty of TV shows and movies have highlighted the social awkwardness that characterizes the transition to middle school. There’s a unique anxiety that comes from a perfect storm of first crushes, puberty, added academic responsibilities, and a constant pull toward independence.  So how can parents best support their recent elementary school graduates as they prepare ...

If you’re heading out on a family trip this summer and want to keep your kids’ brains engaged in the car, at the hotel, or on the campsite, we’ve got some suggestions that span a variety of ages and interests. These travel games aren’t just about entertainment; they can actually help boost cognitive skills—the core ...

The concept of the “Summer Slide”—the loss of knowledge and academic skills over the long break from school—isn’t new. As far back as 1996, a comprehensive study about the phenomenon reported that kids lose significant gains in reading and math over the summer break. Worse still, those numbers are growing. Just check out these statistics ...

If your child or teen has ever brought home a disappointing report card, you probably went through a range of emotions: anger, worry, fear—and perhaps even doubt about your parenting skills. And while emotions aren’t up for debate (they’re feelings, after all), how you respond to those feelings is well within your control. In fact, ...

Looking for ways to connect as a family without more screen time (and also maybe keep everyone’s brains active and growing, too)? One simple and affordable solution: Family Game Night.  In addition to creating an opportunity for fun and family bonding, games require us to use a variety of cognitive skills, the core skills our ...