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5 Calming Phrases to Use With Kids in the Heat of the Moment

BySara

If you’ve ever wondered what to say when your child is melting down, these 5 calming phrases will help you keep your cool and cut through the chaos. The scene:Your child is screaming, your nerves are shot, and every phrase in your head sounds like: “STOP IT RIGHT NOW!” But you know yelling only makes things…

Autism | Life skills | Sensory

How to Help Teens with Sensory Meltdowns

BySara

How to Handle Changes Hormonal changes, new expectations, social situations, a need for independence, and emotional mood swings are all things that a teenager is experiencing. The list goes on and on. Their body is changing physically and emotionally. They are learning new skills everyday and not to mention starting middle school. Their are higher…