Autism: Maintaining Hope Despite Skill Loss
Regressions and autism After your kid is diagnosed with autism, there is something they don't prepare you for the ongoing loss of skills....
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Sparkle Buds
- Feb 19
- 1 min
Love Beyond the Diagnosis: Caring for Someone with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be challenging, not just for the person with the condition, but also for their loved ones. It's not always easy to...
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Sparkle Buds
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
Blowing Up at Them
One of your children shoved a paper clip into the light switch. Another climbed the pantry and helped themself to a bag of marshmallows....
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Sparkle Buds
- Sep 5, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Teacher's Day!
I have found guidance, discipline, love, and friendship all in one person. Thank you, dearest teacher, for all your life lessons....
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Sparkle Buds
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Getting Distracted!
With smartphone games to play and social media status updates to read, not to mention juggling all their work, home, and family...
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Sparkle Buds
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
Allowing Bad Habits to Slide
Sometimes when kids chew with their mouth open, pick their nose, or bite their nails, parents let these behaviours slide. And while it is...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Forcing Friendships on your Kids!
The flip side of not liking your children's friends occurs when you end up forcing another child on your kid. You schedule play dates,...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Teach Kids to be Street Smart!
Being street smart goes beyond looking both ways before you cross the street. Talk to your kids about how to stay safe when they are...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jul 8, 2021
- 1 min
Forgetting to Teach Gratitude
Overall, if you're like most parents, you're probably pretty skilled at teaching your kids to say "please" and write thank you notes, but...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jul 4, 2021
- 1 min
Trying to Be Together 24/7
Parent guilt is a real thing and not uncommon. Some parents even guilt themselves into trying to spend every waking moment with their...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
Neglecting the Little Moments
Do your best to slow down and appreciate the little things in your child's life. Before you know it, they will be a busy teenager and...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Overscheduling your Kids
Overscheduling your Kids We want our kids to enjoy life, learn how to do new things, and experience everything they want. But that also...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 26, 2021
- 2 min
Teach Your Child the Power of "No"
Child predators are very good at seeking out children who may be afraid or reluctant to oppose an adult or who may be easily threatened...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Benefits of Chores for Kids
Sometimes parents wonder if they should give their kids chores. After all, isn't it the parents' responsibility to manage the household?...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Respect Children's Choices
All parents want their kids to be kind, polite and respectful to everyone with whom they interact. Its essential children know how to act...
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Sparkle Buds
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships – Tip of the day!
Strengthening the parent-child relationships requires work and effort. Parenting is a tough job, but by maintaining a close relationship...
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