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, […]

Summer may seem far away, but it’s never too early to start planning, especially when it comes to figuring out just what your bored kids are going to do all day once school’s out. Hint: summer camp is probably their top pick. And you, for once, can agree with them. Whether it’s a daytime-only or […]