How to Include Holiday Guests with Food Allergies
Hosting for the holidays is a fun way to bring loved ones together during a special time of year. As enjoyable as hosting can be, it’s no small task, especially…
Hosting for the holidays is a fun way to bring loved ones together during a special time of year. As enjoyable as hosting can be, it’s no small task, especially…
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP The holiday season brings a sensory-stimulating buzz of joy and excitement for many. It also brings along many stress-inducing interruptions to daily routines, an array…
By Gina Taylor, OT Forest bathing is a free and accessible activity that many people can benefit from. Forest bathing is a therapeutic way of spending time in nature. It…
By Selomon The practice of meditation is beginning to explode in the western world to the point that schools are starting to use it in place of detention and with…
Family mealtime can be challenging for a variety of reasons, including the varying taste buds of all family members. Although there is no consistent definition of picky eating, according to…
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP Halloween is a wonderful opportunity for fostering creativity, imagination, and pretend play. However bright flashing lights, large crowds, sugary treats, scary and itchy costumes can present…
By David Gray-Hammond Autistic People Make Excellent Teachers and Advocates Gaining access to mental health services can be extremely challenging for autistic individuals, especially for those affected by addiction, and…
Food is comforting and communal. Humans have broken bread together since ancient times. National Geographic says that a circular loaf of bread with scoring marks — baked to be divided…
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy the challenges posed by puzzles such as jigsaws, crosswords, word finds and Sudoku, among others. Some even wonder if puzzles are more…
People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior, and they may be overly active. Parents of children who are exhibiting difficulty concentrating in…