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How To Help a Child With Autism Calm Down
Whenever your child has a meltdown, your first instinct as a parent is to make it stop; no one likes to see their baby distressed. However, sometimes it just isn’t...
How To Help a Child With Autism Calm Down
Whenever your child has a meltdown, your first instinct as a parent is to make it stop; no one likes...
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15 Fun Things To Do With Autistic Child
It can sometimes be a little tricky to find things to do with our children. When kids are a bit more sensitive to outside stimulation and have particular sensory needs,...
15 Fun Things To Do With Autistic Child
It can sometimes be a little tricky to find things to do with our children. When kids are a bit...
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Modeling Behavior in Child: A Helpful Guide
It’s no secret that our children learn behaviors from us. Of course, they will all have different personalities and behaviors that won't all come from their caregivers. But a notable...
Modeling Behavior in Child: A Helpful Guide
It’s no secret that our children learn behaviors from us. Of course, they will all have different personalities and behaviors...
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How To Help a Child With Social Anxiety
It’s hard to watch your child struggle with anything as parents or guardians. We need to know when to step in and help them with the shoelace they have tried...
How To Help a Child With Social Anxiety
It’s hard to watch your child struggle with anything as parents or guardians. We need to know when to step...
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What To Say to Your Child When Friends Are Mean...
Oh no, there was a quibble. Little Johnny said hurtful things, and now your little one is upset because a friend was mean to them. As a parent, you want...
What To Say to Your Child When Friends Are Mean...
Oh no, there was a quibble. Little Johnny said hurtful things, and now your little one is upset because a...
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How To Teach a Child To Regulate Emotions
We have all been there as parents when something goes wrong or is not what your child was expecting. The drama is unbearable. It is then in their storm that...
How To Teach a Child To Regulate Emotions
We have all been there as parents when something goes wrong or is not what your child was expecting. The...
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A Guide to the Window of Tolerance for Kids
Parenting is full of inspiring, life-affirming moments, but despite all the joys and happy memories, it can still be challenging from time to time. For example, one challenge; parents are...
A Guide to the Window of Tolerance for Kids
Parenting is full of inspiring, life-affirming moments, but despite all the joys and happy memories, it can still be challenging...
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Behavioral and Emotional Strengths of a Child
As parents, we always want our children to be happy and succeed in whatever path calls to them in life. Sometimes, we wonder how to measure success. It’s easy to...
Behavioral and Emotional Strengths of a Child
As parents, we always want our children to be happy and succeed in whatever path calls to them in life....
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Emotional Control: 5 Ways To Teach Children
Emotional responses play a part in everyday life and are a big part of our overall health and well-being. Even adults struggle with emotional control now and then, but children...
Emotional Control: 5 Ways To Teach Children
Emotional responses play a part in everyday life and are a big part of our overall health and well-being. Even...
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How Does a Child Express Their Feelings Through...
Just like adults, children can often struggle with expressing their feelings verbally. Oftentimes children will express their feelings through their behaviors. This is especially true for infants and small children...
How Does a Child Express Their Feelings Through...
Just like adults, children can often struggle with expressing their feelings verbally. Oftentimes children will express their feelings through their...
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Neurodiverse Learners: 8 Ways To Support Your C...
August is fast approaching, and school is about to be back in session. Ekk, you might even have a little one starting school for the first time. Deep breaths, worrying just means...
Neurodiverse Learners: 8 Ways To Support Your C...
August is fast approaching, and school is about to be back in session. Ekk, you might even have a little...
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Sensory Toys for Anxiety: How Do They Work?
Toys are part of the childhood experience. As adults, we have fond memories of our favorite teddy bear or bicycle that went with us everywhere. However, if it seems like...
Sensory Toys for Anxiety: How Do They Work?
Toys are part of the childhood experience. As adults, we have fond memories of our favorite teddy bear or bicycle...
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6 Sensory Toys for Autism and Their Benefits
If you’re here, you’re likely looking for new tools and toys to add to the toolbox (or toy chest) in your child’s room. Toys are a favorite gift for birthdays,...
6 Sensory Toys for Autism and Their Benefits
If you’re here, you’re likely looking for new tools and toys to add to the toolbox (or toy chest) in...
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The 10 Best Ways to Introduce Manners for Kids
Manners vary from country to country and change over time. Keeping up with modern manners can help children navigate a wide range of social situations. Modeling manners to your child...
The 10 Best Ways to Introduce Manners for Kids
Manners vary from country to country and change over time. Keeping up with modern manners can help children navigate a...
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15 Types of Play Personalized for Your Child
Play is a very important part of childhood development because it is how your child learns communication skills, gross motor skills, and more. Through observation of other children and interacting...
15 Types of Play Personalized for Your Child
Play is a very important part of childhood development because it is how your child learns communication skills, gross motor...
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Toys for Kids With Autism: 10 Things To Look For
Here at Big Heart Toys, we know the importance of safe and fun toys for your child with autism. We have taken the time to compile a list of all...
Toys for Kids With Autism: 10 Things To Look For
Here at Big Heart Toys, we know the importance of safe and fun toys for your child with autism. We...
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Tactile Learning for Your Child
Each child has their own unique learning style. Finding out what type of learner your child is can help you teach them in a manner that clicks for them. Of...
Tactile Learning for Your Child
Each child has their own unique learning style. Finding out what type of learner your child is can help you...
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8 Stress Management Techniques for Kids
As children may feel stress in their life navigating friendships, school, and family, here are a few tips on regulating overwhelming emotions. Some stress is natural and can be normal;...
8 Stress Management Techniques for Kids
As children may feel stress in their life navigating friendships, school, and family, here are a few tips on regulating...
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Developmental Toys for Babies
We know as parents that having a child is a lot of work! We always want the best for our children and are always looking for ways to teach them...
Developmental Toys for Babies
We know as parents that having a child is a lot of work! We always want the best for our...
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Social Development Toys that Encourage Conversa...
When your child is young and just learning how to talk, or maybe they are not as verbal, as parents, we are eager to see this progression. For one, it’s...
Social Development Toys that Encourage Conversa...
When your child is young and just learning how to talk, or maybe they are not as verbal, as parents,...
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6 Social-Emotional Toys That Are Engaging
Toys are an integral part of every child’s life. Children learn a significant amount of skills just by playing — especially when the play engages their imagination. When you give your...
6 Social-Emotional Toys That Are Engaging
Toys are an integral part of every child’s life. Children learn a significant amount of skills just by playing — especially...
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What Are Sensory Toys & How Do They Strengthen ...
You’ve probably heard about sensory toys and how they can benefit child development. Sensory toys are different types of fidget and hand toys that appeal to the senses. They are...
What Are Sensory Toys & How Do They Strengthen ...
You’ve probably heard about sensory toys and how they can benefit child development. Sensory toys are different types of fidget...
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How To Encourage Confidence in Your Child
We want to make sure our children have everything they need, but how do we teach things like confidence? Some children will naturally be talented at this, and others can...
How To Encourage Confidence in Your Child
We want to make sure our children have everything they need, but how do we teach things like confidence? Some...
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Social Anxiety vs. Autism: Differences & Traits
Anxiety and autism have very similar traits but also key differences. This article will go over these differences and the traits that they both exhibit as a way to help...
Social Anxiety vs. Autism: Differences & Traits
Anxiety and autism have very similar traits but also key differences. This article will go over these differences and the...
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How To Help a Sensory-Seeking Child: 7 Tools
All our children are unique, not all neurotypical learners are the same, and not all neurodiverse learners are the same. The same can be said for adults! Today, we’ll be...
How To Help a Sensory-Seeking Child: 7 Tools
All our children are unique, not all neurotypical learners are the same, and not all neurodiverse learners are the same....
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