Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including children under 2). It is a good idea to acclimate children to face masks before asking them to wear one. Wear them around the house together. Make it part of a superhero "costume" and explain the similarities. Children are often scared of masks, you may have seen this at Halloween. This is a normal fear for children. According to Roberto Olivardia, from Harvard Medical School, this fear is commonly known as "maskaphobia." … [Read more...]
Becoming a New Mom or Dad with Disabilities, Without Added Worry
Today's guest post is brought to you by Ashley from disabledparents.org: Being a soon-to-be parent can be stressful. However, living with a disability can add a layer of additional anxiety, but it doesn’t have to get in your way of becoming a multi-tasking master of parenthood. Like any new mom or dad, you have to adjust all areas of your life to provide the best care for your new addition. Start with these important parent prep steps. Max Out Safety and Accessibility in Your Home Being a parent is an experience like no other, but it is also one that will … [Read more...]
