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How to Create a Social Story
Where to use a social story As therapists we love creating social stories together with our clients. We see the benefit of social stories in helping reduce anxiety, worry, and frustration in our clients and we would love to see parents using them at home too! Social...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Disabilities
Artwork by Eileen Schofield at the Art Enables studio in Washington DC The Nora Project & Individual and Family Connection teamed up for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to share one of our favorite books, A Kids Book About Disability! Developmental...
IFC Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As mental health providers in our community - social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion have to be at the core of who we are and what we do. We would be doing a disservice to our clients, colleagues, and community if we didn’t address the barriers that exist...
How to make a visual schedule
Kids love to know what is coming next. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel like you have a handle on what’s going on? Predictability, consistency, structure, routine are important ingredients for success if your child has ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or behavior problems. If...
Top 10 Parenting Wins of the Pandemic
It is hard to feel like you're winning at much of anything as a parent right now. As a parent myself, I know the guilt that follows with every mistake we make, when our child has a set back, or especially when our kids are struggling and we just don’t know why. This...
Rude tween responses & how to change them
Familiar with any of these rude teen responses? “It’s whatever”[Big Sigh]“I am fine”“I don’t care”[Eye roll] Desperate to see more of your sweet kid again? These 5 tips will help you reconnect with your tween and respond to their rude attitude without adding fuel to...
Tips for an Effective Telehealth Appointment
As we continue with online therapy, we wanted to remind everyone of a few helpful tips to ensure an effective and successful telehealth appointment. Find a Space. Finding a secure, comfortable space is necessary! Have a dedicated space for sessions that is free from...
5 Tips for Video Chatting with Children
As we are all relying on video chats to stay connected with friends and relatives, we all need ideas on keeping connections strong when we can't see one another in person. Video chatting with children can be a struggle, as not all children can or want to sit in front...
Balancing Work and Virtual Learning
Balancing work responsibilities while supporting your children's virtual learning is no easy task. Whether you are working inside or outside your home, hosting a classroom in your home at same time is incredibly difficult. A parent can only wear so many 'hats' at...
End bedtime battles… even in a pandemic
Battles surrounding bedtime is not a new phenomenon. Families around the world experience their child’s determination and persistence when it comes to bedtime. Challenges might include refusing to begin their bedtime routine, asking for endless more stories, or just...