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Sensory Integration Deficiency Disorder - there are many names for this disorder, and it seems like they're all long and difficult to pronounce

"The Moms Have It"... How To Deal With Guilt - Are you a mom that's tired of feeling guilty? So many mothers, especially moms of special needs children, are plagued with guilt, but it doesn't have to be that way. Moms can learn to zap the guilt and parent with confidence.

The Rewards Of Parenting - By raising a child with special needs, you are already a "hero" in my book.  The question is..."how will you find the secrets of being a HAPPY mom?"...despite all the excessive demands on you, your time, your family.  You will find the answers here.

Sensory Integration: A Life We Share - Read one mom's inspiring words of wisdom and account of raising a child with sensory integration dysfunction and auditory processing difficulties.

Cleaning Solutions For The Hypersensitive - Adults and children with Sensory Processing Disorders are crying for help. The strong odors of cleaning solutions are making them crazy (and literally making them sick). This mom has found the answers!

504 Accommodation Checklist - A fantastic article that gives you ideas about setting up a 504 plan to address your child's special needs and enable success at at school.

Explaining SPD To YOUR Child - When, why, and how much should you say when explaining SPD to your child? Check out what these parents say you should and shouldn't do!

Help For Swallowing Pills - Do you or your children need help for swallowing pills? Then THIS is the article for you. Proven strategies, tips, and resources for the physically challenged, to anxiety ridden, to oral defensive!

Using Music To Calm Your Baby  "Music is a wonderful way for you to calm and soothe your baby, especially during the first year...There are certain distinct sounds that have been proven to calm even fussy babies..."

Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids  "Rainy days can be so boring for a child…and just as hard on moms. So here are some great ideas to brighten your day and chase their rainy day blues away..."

Play, Laugh, Grow – Learning To Play With Your Child  "The first year of a child's life is a prime time for exploring. Babies are excited and eager to learn about the world around them and playing is essential to a child's development..."

Learning Through Senses – The Key To A Child's Development  "From birth, parents must choose toys and learning tools for their child that are fun and enjoyable to play with and that also foster sensorial growth to ensure a more complete development process..."

Educational Toys For Preschoolers - Give your child the gift of creativity, imagination, and "sensational learning" through an endless selection of educational toys for preschoolers.

Calming Tips For Hyperactive Children  "There are a number of tips to help parents settle their hyperactive child down. These quick tips and relaxation techniques take the same amount of time as yelling and scolding but produce incredibly different results in hyperactive children... "

Choosing Toys For Babies - Choosing fun, cool baby toys can be as much fun for you, as it will be for your baby.  How to pick the best ones!

Choosing Educational Toys For Babies  A wonderful article with tips, ideas, and resources for choosing educational toys for babies...what IS an educational toy, what are the benefits, and more.

Baby Sleep Secrets -  5 informative articles on baby sleep by the author of the award winning book "Sweet Dreams".

Baby Sleep Problem -  Informative article on the importance, and benefits of developing a routine for your baby.

Getting Baby To Sleep - How do I know what to expect from my baby, when to start a nighttime routine, and how to help my baby sleep? Here are the answers!

Getting Baby To Sleep Through The Night - An informative article (by an award winning author) to help you understand how much sleep your baby needs and how to help them sleep through the night!

Baby Sleep Patterns  - Gain some insight into the science of baby sleep and baby sleep patterns so your baby will go to sleep easily and sleep through the night.

Helping Baby Sleep - Infants sleep patterns are very different than adults.  An informative article on the sleep patterns of infants and babies.  Knowing this will help you understand your child's needs!

The Gift Of Self-Esteem - Find out why self-esteem is so important and how to help your children develop it. You have the power to help your child develop their self-esteem, and it should be done!

Creating A Peaceful Sleeping Environment - " Is daylight-saving time wreaking havoc in your home? Is it difficult to get your infant to sleep in? Do your kids keep informing you "It can't be bed time, the sun is still out"? How about when the summer ends and it is time to get your children back onto a school schedule? ..."

Free Toddler Games And Activities -  10 of the best FREE toddler games and activities for parent/toddler play. They are inexpensive, ordinary, suggestions for free sensory activities and basic toddler play at home.

Inviting Creativity, Developing Skills Through Child Games And Toddler Activities - Here are the top 5 FREE child games you can use with your preschooler to develop his skills and invite creativity and imagination.

Bubble Recipe Secrets Revealed - Bubble recipe secrets; ten awesome tips and techniques for making super bubbles.

Sensory Activities - Come discover one mom's practical and FUN everyday solutions for helping her child with SPD.  Like this mom says... "Keep it simple; make it fun!"