We are all struggling to balance work (or work from home), self-care, and caring for our children and extended family members while keeping our own and others’ worries under control.  So how can we help ourselves, our children, and our extended family members during this time of change and uncertainty? Here are a few tips. […]

Being a parent is never a cakewalk, but parenting during a pandemic is an entirely new challenge for families of children with special needs. Here are a few tips. 1. Parents, take care of yourself first! Covid-19 is much like being on an airplane when we are instructed to put on our own oxygen masks […]

What is burnout? ”Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who work with people in some capacity” (Maslach, Jackson, and Leiter, 1996). Symptoms and behaviors related to burnout Burnout symptoms can present as both physical and mental problems and can, at times, be difficult to […]

One of the biggest challenges of being a parent is getting your child to sleep. This is no easy feat, as it’s not always clear what can help your baby sleep more soundly, and what is good or healthy for them in ways conducive to proper rest. It might seem much more difficult at first, […]