Transition to Summer

stylized photo of a beach towel, a book and sunglasses with the title, summer plans

As the school year winds down, the days get longer and warmer and sunnier. This is our cue to give some thought to the coming months. For some kids, summer means the stress. The same laid back, schedule-free months that we relish can be a nightmare for our kids on the spectrum. Can you build…

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Easter Basket Idea

stylized photo of a bunny near our driveway with an easter basket sticker and an egg with the title Easter Eggs-pert.

I wish I had thought of this idea myself when my teen boys were rolling their eyes at everything.  I think this would have passed the cool test. Whatever your stage of parenting, my timely tip this Tuesday is to give some thought to the Easter basket. The big day will be here in a couple…

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Emergency Kit

Mikey smiling in his cub scout uniform posing in front of all of the emergency response vehicles.

Every good scout knows that it pays to be prepared.  Officials recommend having food, water and emergency supplies on hand to keep your family safe for at least a week. Go online and check out what is recommended. Then add one or two of those things to your grocery list each week…that’s a budget-friendly way to…

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Calendar Awareness

wooden calendar showing a winter scene and the word winter with January 1 and Wednesday

In this installment of Tuesday’s Timely Tips, I strongly encourage anyone who thinks their child might be able to comprehend the calendar to work on some calendar skills. Learning the seasons, the months, the days of the week and the numbers are all incredibly valuable skills. In January, at the start of the new year,…

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