Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an autistic child in the family. The important thing to remember is that you need to be prepared for whatever life throws your way. To an autistic child, vacations can be scary and confusing, or they can be a great learning experience, leaving behind wonderful memories the entire family can enjoy. (more…)
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Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage
Posted on 25, Jan | 
Posted by Renee
Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child. No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very difficult matter, and strain on the marriage is not uncommon. By trying to stay positive about your situation, and by working to keep your marriage healthy, you and your spouse can avoid marital problems and hopefully survive the trying times of raising an autistic child. (more…)Stop the resistance to taking medication
Posted on 6, Jan | Posted by Renee
Most of the parents would happily agree with me when I say that every child at some point has made and unnecessary fuss. This may be at the dinner table or while getting dressed in the morning or taking their routine medicines.
As parents, you know that kids can put you in a challenging situation often when it comes to taking their medicines. A child may resist taking a liquid medicine because of its bad taste. Some children have difficulty in gulping down capsules and pills. Almost all children (including adults) have a fear of needles and syringes. (more…)
Have trouble getting your kids to take medicine?
Posted on 4, Jan | Posted by Renee
Let’s take a scenario. Your child is sick and you take him to the child specialist. The physician, after examining the patient, prescribes a medication. You get the medicine and come back home only to find that your kid does not take the medicine. Does it sound familiar? Let’s face it. It’s not just your child but almost all children have a trouble consuming a variety of today’s medicines. The fact is that you cannot actually blame them. (more…)
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