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This research-based tip sheet provides tips for parents who receive news about their expected child or their newborn’s developmental disability. Among the most common disorders identified through prenatal screening and testing are Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy,...
This research-based tip sheet highlights tips for parents of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on what they could do in the course of their daily lives to help prepare their child for adult life. This information will be useful for both parents and service providers who work directly...
Every child faces challenges when heading back to school. But back-to-school time can be exceptionally difficult for the 20 percent of children who suffer from a mental health or learning disorder. This blog post covers six things parents need to know about starting school with vulnerable...
Setting and achieving goals is an essential life skill for anyone who hopes to succeed in life. Having specific targets for what we want to accomplish gives us as humans hope and direction in a life that can easily become simply moving from one day to the next. This article focuses on how...
It is not uncommon for parents to monitor their teens' digital worlds. In fact, parents routinely keep tabs on their kids according to a Pew Research Center survey of adults with teens ages 13 to 17 years old. This article offers advice for parents should they find inappropriate or disturbing...
This article highlights the importance of addressing mental health and building resilience among first responders. It highlights the American Psychological Association’s 10 strategies designed to build resilience.
The average adult makes upwards of 35,000 decisions each day. More than 220 of those are related to food alone. Half the time, we’re not even aware we’re making any choices at all, thanks to something researchers at Cornell have dubbed “mindless autopilot.” So, what happens when life throws us a...
Successful leaders are able to meaningfully communicate with others. This article highlights 14 ways you can improve your communication skills in order to become a more effective leader. (Author abstract modified)
This article offers financial tips that parents of big families can use to save money.
When you’re busy and overwhelmed, it’s easy to berate yourself when things go awry. However, there’s no rule that says you must carry the weight of the world on your shoulders—in fact, in these moments, it’s important to take a step back, be kind to and take care of yourself. (Author abstract)...