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A lot of parents worry about the development of their child and what the warning signs are for major developmental disorders. One of the biggest concerns right now is autism, especially since it's important that autism be diagnosed as early as possible, since early intervention greatly increases the child's chances of functioning typically as an adult. While there is no cure for Autism, with the right diagnoses and the correct intervention children who have autism can learn

As any parent knows, raising a child is EXPENSIVE. That's why I put together these tips to help parents save money while homeschooling too. Here's a list of the 10 things that I save in order to not only keep costs low but also teach kids important lessons about reducing waste in the environment. Baby Food Jars Baby food jars are great to save to use again in crafts. Not only are they they perfect size for little hands to hold but they have lids too. I use them to keep li

As a teacher who specializes in atypical learners I spend a lot of time teaching about emotions, but I honestly believe this is a skill set that every child would benefit from learning! That's why I have collected this list of what I feel are the ten best books for teaching children about their emotions. Keep reading to see the very best books (or book series) on the market for teaching kids their emotions! Number 10 -- "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr A great one for our

Tantrums are a real thing when dealing with young children. If you have a child with atypical needs like Autism or ADHD then you may also be dealing with violence and self harm. One of the ways that I help children who are having trouble calming down is by setting up a "Calm Corner." This is something that can be easily done in any space, no matter how small and once your child gets used to using it, can be a tool they will choose to use independently, before tantrums e