Getting your kids to bed can be a nightmare. Every parent just wants a relaxing bedtime routine without all the struggles of waiting for their child to cooperate and get into bed. However, parents often have to wait on the floor of their children’s room until the they falls asleep to prevent them from getting […]
When you first find out that your child has autism, things will start to inevitably change. While you will need to make necessary adjustments to your daily life to accommodate a special needs child, there’s no need to despair. Very often, adapting a few practical day-to-day life tricks and tips make the most impact and […]
Separation anxiety is excessive anxiety about becoming separated from mother, father or any other family in general. Separation anxiety can be found in all children, as attachment is a normal stage of child development. But for children with special needs, this anxiety can be heightened. When your special needs child has difficulty interacting in social […]
Whether you want to educate your children on special needs and disabilities or experience some meaningful footage for yourself, documentaries can be very beneficial and informative to watch. If you are looking for the absolute best special needs documentaries available, this post will show you the top 15 out there. Category: Autism Autism: The Musical […]
New settings, new people, new food, new activities. If you or someone in your family has autism, the thought of this can be daunting. Vacations take a lot of thinking and planning for individuals with autism, so hopefully the reminders below can help you choose which details to focus on to make your vacation as […]
When searching for a school for your special needs child, it is important to get all the right information before making a decision. Understandably, many parents feel underprepared when the task of choosing a school presents itself for the first time. Don’t just rely on tour guides and principals to facilitate your decision making […]
Simply put, music therapy is the use of music to improve the quality of one’s life. It is similar to other types of therapeutic interventions in that it involves a certified professional who uses clinical services to help their patients meet individualized goals. Patients seeking help with any cognitive, social, emotional or physical difficulties that […]
There’s no question that every person deserves respect, but sometimes those around us forget that. In some cases, it may be best to remain silent and walk away when somebody neglects to respect you or your child with special needs, but when you do feel the need to say something, it’s important to have in […]
It is not uncommon to hear parents of young children remark that their child is a picky eater. Many online sources outline the most practical and typical ways to make meal time more productive, but as you have probably come to realize by now, raising a child with autism requires problem-solving that can be seemingly […]
As a parent raising a child, adaptation to all situations is mandatory. There will be messes. There will be the family trip to the beach that’s cut short. There will be the birthday party that won’t be the “best day ever!” At the end of all that, there is the relationship of you to your […]
Not only are green shoots bursting out this April, blue is too! That wonderful color of a clear cloudless day is also the color of the best kind of friendship: the kind that’s about looking out for you in good times and bad, smiles and tears, new adventures and facing down fears. That’s why blue […]
I have been teaching for 8 years, with the last 5 being in Special Education. I have been fortunate to teach a number of age groups are in the Special Education space. I have relished the time to learn so much and make some fantastic connections and opportunities when working with the students. There are […]
Ever since March was declared “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, the intellectual and developmentally disabled community and its advocates have made it a point to get the word out about the importance of inclusiveness. Many awesome organizations have emerged to combat prejudices and educate the population. They serve to remind […]
At CBO Baby, our passion reaches beyond our children’s onesies and bodysuits. We love meeting and hearing from the amazing families about the positive impact our onesies have on the day-to-day lives of parents, grandparents, caregivers and the children we serve. Each day, CBO Baby encounters tons of other brands who share our delight and […]
As a parent, I am so incredibly aware of my kid’s safety at every moment of the day. When our son was born we talked a lot about safety and how to allow him to explore while remaining safe. We wanted to make a conscious effort to make sure that he was both safe and […]