A form of combat combining multiple principles, such as MuayThai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to name a few, is probably not the first thing that springs to mind when entertaining a child – let’s be honest! What regularly gets overlooked are the advantages combat sports may have on your kid’s emotional and physical development. If …
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Keepsakes of Your Kids (they grow up too quick!)
Being a parent comes with a lot of challenges, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. One thing you can expect as a parent, is to be bewildered at how quickly your children grow up! You might want to find ways to remember their younger years, as they turn into teenagers and young adults. If you would …
At Home Outdoor Summer Kids Activities
As tough as 2020 was on you, it was that much harder on your kids. Wearing stuffy masks, missing their school friends, and having all their activities cancelled must have turned their lives upside-down. As of January of 2021, 43% of elementary students and 48% of middle school students were still attending school fully remote. …
Autism and Anxiety: What You Need to Know About Common Loud Noises
Parenting a child with autism is a unique and sometimes difficult challenge. Watching your child struggle with everyday experiences like sounds, sights, and social situations can be heartbreaking — and in most cases (unless you have autism yourself), you don’t always understand how your child is feeling! The sensory overload people with autism experience can …
10 Apps for children with Down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome generally have slower learning than their peers. It takes them much longer to learn to talk and take care of themselves. However, they also tend to have better visual perception. Therefore, if pictograms, signs or signals support learning, it will be easier for them. Here is a selection of apps for …
With Baby in the Snow – Important Tips
Winter is finally here. Gorgeous! Schoolchildren build snowmen, the kindergarten goes to the sledge hill with the little ones and little ice gnomes run everywhere through the snow with happy snot noses. This time with children can be very enriching. But for families with babies, the question arises – how do I do this with …