by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Dec 17, 2018 | Challenging Behavior, Uncategorized
Christmas is supposed to be fun for everyone, right? Music, decorations, lights, presents and parties. Special cookies and treats (fudge!), visits with family phone calls (with video), snowmen and special church services screaming, crying children Hold on a second,...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Dec 16, 2018 | Challenging Behavior, Child Temperament, Uncategorized
Moms of very active children usually look very, very tired. If you have a very active toddler or preschooler, you know what I mean. It can feel like 24/7 duty just to make sure your child doesn’t kill or maim himself getting into EVERYTHING. Here are some real...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Dec 15, 2018 | Developmental Delays, Uncategorized
In children’s early years, teaching basic skills for getting along in the world – social skills (play nice with your sister!), self-care skills (big girls use the toilet!), and communication skills – fall on mom’s shoulders. And more and more,...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Dec 10, 2018 | Challenging Behavior, Uncategorized
Kids are much better at ‘showing’ us than telling us with words. When a child has a need for more sensory input, they’re better at showing you than telling you. Many children are able to get their sensory needs met through what we think of as...
