Parenting an exceptional child Archives

Toddler Sensory Toys

Tara Frieden July 23, 2022 blog, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips brain develpment, sensory, toddler, toy0 Comment

As a therapist working with infants and toddlers I am always on the lookout for great toddler sensory toys. One of the main ways children learn about the world is by exploring it through their senses. Giving them a wide...

How we told our son that he has ADHD

Tara Frieden December 22, 2020 ADHD, blog, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, medication0 Comment

Many parents struggle with whether or not to tell their child that they have ADD or ADHD, and then how to do it. We decided that we wanted our son to know and understand what ADHD is and not to...

504 Accommodations For ADHD

Tara Frieden December 16, 2019December 20, 2019 ADHD, blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child 504, accommodations, ADHD0 Comment

When parents ask for, or are granted a 504 for their child with ADHD, they often do not know what accommodations to ask for. I have made a list of things that are commonly put into a 504 and things...

Top Toy Pick Toddlers!

Tara Frieden December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Gift ideas, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child cause and effect play, fine motor, gift ideas, toddler, toys0 Comment

I recently got this cute little toy cash register for use for work. (I do early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers) Let me tell you why this cute little toy is so awesome! Color sorting and matching This has...

Please Stop Using Behavior Charts

Tara Frieden August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 ADHD, blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, Anxiety, behavior, behavior charts, classroom management0 Comment

Oh behavior charts! How I despise thee! Humiliation Bad feelings Embarrassment Nothing good comes from you! Can we please stop??!? Humiliating Behavior charts are humiliating! Why do some people feel that it is okay to openly embarrass young children that...

Building Self Esteem in your Children

Tara Frieden August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child mental health, parenting, Self esteem0 Comment

The past few generations of parents have been very aware of the role self esteem plays in the emotional development of our children. Many methods have been tried. Overly praising, giving everyone a trophy or award for everything, taking away...

Does Your Child Have ADHD or is it Something Else?

Tara Frieden May 20, 2019May 11, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, Anxiety, breathing issues, Sleep issues0 Comment

Is it ADHD? Suspecting your child may have ADD/ADHD is scary. Having someone else tell you they suspect it can be horrifying. If you don’t have personal experience with it or experience as a parent, the first time will probably...

My Mission, Why I blog

Tara Frieden April 29, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child0 Comment

My mission, the reason I blog…My main goal with my blog is to reach out to parents and bring them hope. Raising kids is so hard! It can feel so isolating. It boggles my mind how isolating it is, when...

What’s Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Sleep?

Tara Frieden April 15, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, essential oils, meditation relaxation, Sensory processing disorder, sleep0 Comment

So many kids have a hard time falling and staying asleep. There are many things that can be getting the in way of a good night’s rest. Hopefully I can give you some tips on helping your child get to...

Sensory Room Must Haves

Tara Frieden April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips Sensory processing disorder, sensory room, sensory seeking0 Comment

So many kids have sensory issues. They process sensory input in different ways than most people. Most of us have sensory preferences, we like spicy food, or to sleep with our feet outside of the blankets. For most of us...