Play, Special Needs
18 Engaging Indoor Activities for Kids with Physical Disabilities
There are many fun indoor activities for kids with disabilities, from interactive storytelling to adaptive yoga routines, disability-friendly board games, and virtual escape rooms.
Education, Special Needs
Smoothing the Transition to Special Needs Preschool
Sending your child to special needs preschool for the first time can be daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the experience smoother for you and your child.
Sensory Activities, Special Needs
Springtime Sensory Play: Outdoor Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
The natural world is the perfect setting for sensory exploration. Children with sensory processing disorders can engage with nature during outdoor sensory play.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
Accessible Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids Who are Blind
If you’re celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day as a family, you’ll love these accessible Saint Patrick's Day crafts to try with your visually impaired child.
Special Needs
Weathering the Storm: Preparing Your Special Needs Family for Winter Weather Emergencies
People with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to winter emergencies, so planning ahead is crucial to keep your family safe during a severe weather emergency.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
Adapting Easter Egg Hunts for Kids With Disabilities
There’s no reason why children with disabilities need to miss out on Easter egg hunts. Throwing an accessible Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to celebrate.
Education, Special Needs
Expanded Core Curriculum Checklist for Visually Impaired Students
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) ensures visually impaired students can access the same education as their peers. This checklist explains how the ECC works in practice.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
8 Tips For a Successful Sensory-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
Parties can be tricky if you have sensory processing issues. A sensory-friendly New Year’s Eve Party allows everybody to celebrate and have fun together.
Sleep, Special Needs
Sleep Regimen for Premature Babies: Special Considerations
It can take premature babies much longer than their full-term peers to sleep for long stretches. A preemie sleep schedule may encourage better sleep.
Education
Exploring World Cultures: 4 Multicultural Activities for Preschoolers
Multicultural activities for preschoolers are a fun and engaging way to teach diversity. You can use cooking, art, and movement to explore world cultures.
Sleep
Mastering the Bedtime Routine: 3 Tips for a Peaceful Night’s Sleep
From around six weeks, a newborn bedtime routine can help your baby learn the difference between day and night and prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
Breastfeeding, Sleep
Sleep and Breastfeeding: A Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Moms
Many people assume breastfeeding and sleep training don’t go together, but it is possible to help your baby sleep better while continuing your breastfeeding journey.
Special Needs
Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Kids
Special needs emergency planning helps you prepare for the unexpected and gather everything you need to care for your child in an emergency situation.
Math and Science
12 Creative Ways to Teach Numbers to Preschoolers
Teaching your child basic math skills may help when they start formal learning. These creative number activities for preschoolers give your child a head start.
Play
14 Fun and Educational Indoor Activities for Toddlers
Whether you’re stuck at home on a rainy day or simply trying to fill ten minutes, we've got some fun and engaging indoor activities for toddlers to inspire you.