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A Guide to Private School

June 4, 2018

A guide to private school in the Sacramento area: Whether you're looking for a special learning atmosphere, unique programs, athletics or faith-based curriculum, this Guide to Private Schools will help Sacramento area parents learn about the options ...

How Should I Care for my Child’s Teeth?

May 24, 2018

When teaching children to brush, place a soft bristle brush at a 45 degree angle along the gum line. Then move the brush in a gentle circular motion. Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower. Repeat the same method on the inside surfac...

How to Deal with Staring

May 21, 2018

Staring. We all seem to do it at some point, for some reason. We've all been stared at by someone else too. Staring at people is a social behavior, albeit one that generates discomfort for the one receiving the stare. Most often, people's stares are ...

Summer Camp Coding For Kids

May 15, 2018

Learning coding will definitely help them think more analytically about the world, and not just with technology, but with routine things in life. When you write code to tell a computer to do a task, you are forced to break down that task into unambig...

How to Take Action for Families Affected by Autism

April 1, 2018

April is Autism Awareness Month, so you might be wondering how to take action for families affected by autism. The current rate is one in every 36 children in the U.S., which basically puts one child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in every two c...

Spring Break Camps in Sacramento and Beyond

March 15, 2018

Top 10 Spring Break Camps for Kids in Sacramento and beyond. Find fun and exciting ways to keep your kids entertained during their Spring Break. Spring Break is just a few weeks away, so now is the time to start thinking about how to keep your kiddos...

Autism Resources for Families In and Around Sacramento

March 13, 2018

Looking for autism resources in and around the Sacramento area? Are you facing a new diagnosis? Are you considering a move to the Sacramento area and need to find autism resources or services? Take a look at our blog post for Autism resources for you...

Healthy Kids Activities

February 21, 2018

Take some time to discover the types of activities that are best suited to your child's unique personality. Some kids do great with organized team activities, while others excel at individual pursuits. Finding an activity that is enjoyable and intere...

How To Talk To Your Kids About Mass Shootings

February 16, 2018

It's an uncertain world and we fervently hope and pray that nothing bad ever happens to our own children. Yet we may feel powerless and unsure of what to say to our kids. Here are some tips for talking to your kids about mass shootings....

Flu Shots for Kids – Why They are Important

February 13, 2018

Why getting the flu shot is important explained by a local pediatrician. Parents come up with lots of reasons to not vaccinate against influenza. Probably the three most common reasons are “I just have never done it and I have been fine”, “When...

Teaching Kids 5 Manners and Common Courtesy

February 12, 2018

Although basic manners are rare now, we can make them common again and save them from becoming obsolete. We don’t have to give in to the bad, negative stuff. Here are my top five things that kids should do everyday:...

Our Top 10 Best Pediatric Dentist in Elk Grove

February 6, 2018

One of the most important decisions for Elk Grove parents is selecting a pediatric dentist for their kids. When choosing a dentist for your child, look for caring staff and knowledgeable doctors with expertise in children’s dentistry. To help paren...

Birthday Party Package Prize Giveaway

January 26, 2018

To celebrate our newly upgraded website, we have a raffle prize giveaway of a premium birthday party package from our friends at Rockin Jump Roseville . This is a $500 value....

Helpful Tips for Childhood Bullying

January 19, 2018

Bullying has always been around. And most of us have either experienced it ourselves or knows someone who has. It hurts, destroys and takes lives and must be discouraged and stopped! There’s a thin line between teasing and bullying. Some migh...

Handcuffed to Home

January 12, 2018

Staying home can be a comfort. Staying home rather than going out with a child with autism can be confining. The definition of housebound is unable to leave one's house typically due to illness or old age. Parents of individuals with autism, especial...

Stress Relief Tips for Special Needs Parents

December 4, 2017

Parents of children with special needs live with a high level of stress. When stress becomes a constant in our lives, we must find ways to combat it and reduce it or else our health can suffer. But the conundrum for special needs parents is that give...

Global Winter Wonderland 2017

November 12, 2017

Get ready, because it's that time of year again! Global Winter Wonderland has a spectacular lantern display and array of entertainment for your whole family. It is coming to Cal Expo November 11 through January 7. We strongly urge you to make plans t...

Disney On Ice in Sacramento

October 20, 2017

Believing is just the beginning when dreamers throughout Sacramento witness the empowering tales of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big....

Trick-or-Treating on Halloween With Your Special Needs Child

October 17, 2017

Halloween is around the corner, so get prepared now with tips for special needs children and individuals with autism. Make trick-or-treating a success! Any child or teen with autism may have sensory challenges that can be triggered by costumed trick-...

Parenting Tips

October 11, 2017

Some tips about parenting - A child who feels loved grows in confidence, self-respect and pride. Teach your child to love themselves. Love the skin they are in and everything about them. It’s important for them to love themselves before they look f...