Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process in which children learn to understand emotions. They then use what they know about emotions to manage them effectively as well as help others in need. Understanding emotions helps children develop and foster healthy relationships with others. SEL is becoming more and more important in our schools as … [Read more…]
Stuck home for awhile? We have all recently found ourselves in a very unique situation. We are suddenly becoming homeschool parents and not by choice. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my kids, but being home with them for 4 weeks DURING the school year will be very overwhelming. Although I am … [Read more…]
When you are a parent of with special needs, even just everyday tasks can feel daunting and overwhelming. Whether it’s food shopping, a trip to the playground or a going to the mall, these experiences can be overstimulating and uncomfortable for an individual with unique needs especially for those with sensory needs. That means visiting … [Read more…]
Creativity for Kids is happy to sparkle with Sequin Pets! While there are concrete categories of toys that we often times comprehend such as building, arts or technology, Creativity for Kids is noticing another trend. There are a large number of children that struggle with overstimulation and sensory needs due to anxiety, ADHD, overall developmental … [Read more…]
Mommy University is excited to partner with Fun & Function to bring you this exciting holiday giveaway! Empowering different is a theme that Mommy University believes is a wonderful motto! Fun & Function is a company that produces tools and toys that can help support your child especially if they have special needs. As the … [Read more…]
Jump on Board with Fun & Function! Fun and Function is a fabulous company that is full of so many different types of sensory toys to help develop each sense and calm each system! The company has a strong belief that being different is okay especially when they are empowered with toys that meet their … [Read more…]
Cinderella is the classic story that transcends time of how courage and hope defies cruelty. The Roxey Ballet Company interpreted this story using graceful ballet, stunning costumes and quirky comic relief. This ballet performance had all the requisite elements for a successful performance, however, it also contained a little bit more of something. On the … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with Sambulance and Diggerland USA to bring you this amazing giveaway. One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets to the Dig, Dine and Drive event at Diggerland USA. Diggerland USA is the only construction themed amusement park in the United States, and we are so proud to have this … [Read more…]
Summer is an important time for kids to have fun, play and make new friends! This, however, can be difficult for kids with special needs. Not all activities, camps and programs accommodate children with unique needs making summer fun difficult at times. It is also important to prevent the summer slide especially for children with … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with The Roxey Ballet to bring families with special needs the opportunity to win four tickets to a sensory friendly performance of Cinderella. The intricate gracefulness of the ballet is an art form that young children have been attracted to for generations. Wearing pink slippers and tutus, they love … [Read more…]