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HELP! Can’t find Event/Pan Crop in Vegas Movie Studio
what to do if you can’t find your Event Pan/Crop window in Vegas Movie Studio
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4 Easy Ideas to get your child to nap… at home… on vacation… in the hospital
Do you have a 2 year old who refuses to nap? Does your 3 year old need a nap... but thinks naps are for 'babies'? Even some children as old as 4 still need naps.... while older children benefit from a quiet break during the day. Here are several novel ideas to get...
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HELP! WordPress Version 5.3.2 broke my Divi Theme builder
An easy fix to try if WordPress broke your Divi them builder.
read moreThe potty training blues
I do not have any great tips on potty training. But I do have song about potty training to cheer you up I am an ABA therapist who specializes in working with autistic children and their families. I am also a mother with two grown children. When it comes to potty...
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Stay-at-home Mom (or Dad)… OR… daycare?
Should you be a stay-at-home Mom (or Dad) Here is my big fat opinion about staying home with your children. If you WANT to stay home with your children... and your spouse/partner is okay with it.. do it! Here is the REST of my big fat opinion. If you cannot afford to...
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Autism and tantrums during ABA therapy…. what to do
Help! When your child tantrums during home-based ABA therapy In some states, and counties, insurance pays for home-based ABA therapy. This means that you may suddenly have an influx of strangers in your house. This is huge change for you AND your whole family. The...
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IS YOUR COMPUTER OVERHEATING… Because you are trying to do too much at once?
Is your computer working too hard?
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Asperger’s Spectrum Syndrome: HOW to tell a child… A step-by-step plan
When and how to tell your child.
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Parenting a Child With Asperger’s: What To Do First
Parenting a child with Asperger’s (or pervasive developmental disorder) can be confusing. Here are five steps to make it easier.
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For Kids: What’s Asperger’s Syndrome?
What kids need to know about Asperger’s Syndrome.
read moreAvoiding Temper Tantrums: ‘No Biggie No Piggie’
How to reduce temper tantrums a child or client (on or off the spectrum)
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7 STEPS… To help kids (on or off the spectrum) succeed in sports or other group activities
Simple tips to help any child in sports.
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Drive Safely!
Simple tips to make driving safer and more fun!
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3 Easy Self Esteem Games For Children – games to help children feel loved and special
Simple games to make everyone feel good!
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15 CREATIVE IDEAS… Novel bedtime rituals for kids AND adults **
Insomnia can strike at any age. Our free age-appropriate guided meditations can help. A bedtime ritual is a series of things that you do before going to bed. It is called a ritual because it is common for kids to go through ritualistic stages in which they feel safer...
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12 Easy Ideas to Get Kids to Eat… Even Fussy Eaters or Autistic Children!
Here are simple tricks I have used go get autistic clients, picky eaters, and my own kids to broaden their food base and get them to eat healthier foods. Getting kids to eat can be a real challenge… especially if you have a picky eater! And of course, some autistic...
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4 Bedtime tips for kids to make bedtimes easier
1. Avoid exciting activities a few hours before bedtime. This is not the time to play tickle, video games, or anything else that gets your child excited. Do not let your child watch exciting movies, the news, or sports. If your child is a sports fan, record nighttime...
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NIGHT TERRORS… What you need to know… when to seek help
NO NIGHT TERRORS,, great night! Jack loves his relaxation CD!!!! He has already asked to listen to it again tonight and EVERY night…” — Amy Bryant Furbee, Jack’s Mother NIGHT TERROR CHEAT SHEET Disclaimer: This information is not meant to replace diagnosis or care...
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