Milwaukee Summer Activities for Family Fun
Summer has finally arrived here in Milwaukee. The school year is coming to a close and we are heading into a 90 degree weekend.
After a long year filled with isolation indoors, many people are itching to get out and about now that mandates are lifting, and the majority are vaccinated.
Although COVID still exists, it is crucial to find a new normal for our community, and that starts with finding activities that are safe, but sociable and fun for our kids and families.
6 Apps for Autonomy in Teens and Young Adults
Transitioning from adolescence into young adulthood, one where you are being cared for and then expected to care for oneself, comes with a learning curve that can be a difficult skill to both teach and learn.
5 Potty-Training Tips for the Busy Parent
For toddlers and young children, learning how to use the toilet on their own is one of their first leaps towards independence.
Before potty-training, that child is completely reliant on their parent to meet every single one of their needs. Sure, they may climb on the counter to get their sippy cup, displaying some self-sufficiency, but the ability to identify the need to go to the bathroom, hold it until they get there, and complete the routine themselves is a socially significant behavior that is the gateway to children’s autonomy.
5 Indoor Sensory Activities for Snow Days
Snow days are a luxury to some, and a burden to others.
It is not as appealing to get outside and release energy when six inches of snow have just fallen on the ground. Or, if you do get outdoors, it lasts about 10 minutes before everyone’s fingers are too cold to continue.
Having kids at home on these days can be hectic and stressful for parents trying to manage their time and entertain their children all at once.
3 Strategies for Helping your Child Navigate the Holiday Break
As adults, we have learned over time how to handle changes in routines.
We are told to keep up with these routines as much as possible, such as always going to sleep and waking up at the same time, having a daily chore schedule, or exercising 5 days a week.
Maintaining routines is essential for optimal mental health and productivity. Breaking routines often times leaves us feeling anxious and leads to procrastination.
The same is for all children, especially those with developmental delays or a history of behavioral challenges.
It has been a year of unknowns. Going from virtual school, to summer break, to in person school, back to virtual is a cycle that is never-ending and unpredictable.
As Christmas break approaches, many parents are fearful of what that could mean for the behavioral challenges that could arise from breaking their child’s typical schedule.
Some children may start exhibiting challenging behaviors at home during the hours they are supposed to be in school. Others may begin experiencing anxiety that leads to behaviors once school starts back up again in January.
Here are 3 strategies for making the transition for your child, and you, to and from school a little bit smoother: