How to Communicate with Teens – By Dr. Jennifer Salerno – Tips for how to encourage positive behaviors in teens through communication and how
Health
Oakland County Moms Health – Health and healthy living articles by experts in physical health, mental and behavioral health, education and special needs.
Thoughts About Autism Friendly Toys
Autism Friendly Toys concerns – Do autism friendly toys work at helping ASD symptoms? Or, making them worse? What makes a toy “autism friendly”?
Back to School Transition Tips for Parents
Back to School Transition Tips for Parents – Dr. Kat Lewitzke of Bright Pine Behavioral Health in Clarkston offers tips & advice for effective parenting strategies for a smooth back-to-school transition.
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Tips for Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Our Doctor gave me a list of Dr. Temple Grandin’s tips for teaching children with an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). I transcribed the sheet for online use.
Back to School Tips for Parents
Back to School Tips for Parents – The responsibility for having kids prepared for Back to School season falls on parents. I spoke to licensed
Keeping Your Bicycle Safe in Oakland County
Keeping Your Bicycle Safe in Oakland County – As someone who receives law enforcement email bulletins from communities throughout Oakland County, I’m shocked at how many bikes get stolen at our local libraries.
Age Appropriate Sports for Kids
Age Appropriate Sports for Kids – This guide is for toddlers ages 2-5, children ages 6-7, and kids ages 8 and up. Choose age appropriate sports and activities to help kids foster an interest in sports and exercise for a lifetime. This listing of age appropriate sports for kids was provided by The Mayo Clinic.
How to Talk to Kids About Cutting Back
How to Talk to Kids About Cutting Back – tips about how to talk to your children about budget changes in the household. Rather than keep kids in the dark
Etiquette Rules for Children
Ten Etiquette Rules for Children – Teaching manners to your children gives them the tools to function and succeed as adults.
Hiding a Child’s Condition to Avoid Bullying
Hiding a Child’s Condition to Avoid Bullying is detrimental to a child’s progress who is dealing with autism, ADHD, or any number of learning disabilities. Parents may try to hide a child’s condition or learning disability from teachers as a method to avoid potential bullying from classmates.
