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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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Nervous Habits in Children: How To Spot It
Young children develop a variety of self-soothing behaviors as they grow. Many are short-lived, others stick around, and some seem impossible to help them break. Let’s talk about what nervous...
Nervous Habits in Children: How To Spot It
Young children develop a variety of self-soothing behaviors as they grow. Many are short-lived, others stick around, and some seem...
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5 Ways To Improve Emotional Intelligence in Chi...
Emotional intelligence is an invaluable skill; it helps with building relationships and navigating difficult situations. Recognizing and choosing strategies to work on can strengthen this skill and help your child...
5 Ways To Improve Emotional Intelligence in Chi...
Emotional intelligence is an invaluable skill; it helps with building relationships and navigating difficult situations. Recognizing and choosing strategies to...
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Autism and Expressing Emotions: A Guide
When working with neurodivergent learners, the diagnostic process is as varied and unique as the individual. Clinicians have a range of techniques for diagnosing and working with people diagnosed with...
Autism and Expressing Emotions: A Guide
When working with neurodivergent learners, the diagnostic process is as varied and unique as the individual. Clinicians have a range...
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Angry Child: Understanding the Causes
Many young children struggle with anger, irritability, and aggression, often falling into temper tantrums and showing signs of aggressive behavior. Several instigating factors may contribute to angry outbursts and conditions...
Angry Child: Understanding the Causes
Many young children struggle with anger, irritability, and aggression, often falling into temper tantrums and showing signs of aggressive behavior....
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How To Explain Friendship to a Child
The concept of friendship is tricky to explain verbally. As adults who have experienced friendship in many forms, we may think that fact goes without saying. However, to young children...
How To Explain Friendship to a Child
The concept of friendship is tricky to explain verbally. As adults who have experienced friendship in many forms, we may...
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5 Tips To Calm Down an Overexcited Child
We all love happy children! After all, our goal in parenting is to raise a happy, healthy child. An excited little one can be the most adorable thing in the...
5 Tips To Calm Down an Overexcited Child
We all love happy children! After all, our goal in parenting is to raise a happy, healthy child. An excited...
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Stress Management Plans: How To Work Through On...
We would love to imagine childhood as a happy, stress-free experience, but for many children, this is not always the case. New studies reveal that 9.6% of children were diagnosed...
Stress Management Plans: How To Work Through On...
We would love to imagine childhood as a happy, stress-free experience, but for many children, this is not always the...
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Intense Feelings: Understanding Them in a Child
It would be wonderful to think that all children are always happy-go-lucky and can enjoy the leisurely life of being a child, but as parents, we know that this simply...
Intense Feelings: Understanding Them in a Child
It would be wonderful to think that all children are always happy-go-lucky and can enjoy the leisurely life of being...
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Distress vs. Stress in a Child: 4 Ways To Cope
There is a distinct difference between stress and distress. At times, it can be tricky to tell what your child is experiencing. It is important to recognize these differences to...
Distress vs. Stress in a Child: 4 Ways To Cope
There is a distinct difference between stress and distress. At times, it can be tricky to tell what your child...
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Corrective Emotional Experience for a Child
As children grow, their general assumptions about the world are developed by their personal experiences and the way they are treated. It is human nature to generalize in this way...
Corrective Emotional Experience for a Child
As children grow, their general assumptions about the world are developed by their personal experiences and the way they are...
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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 Is Abstract Thinking: Guide & Benefits
Abstract thinking is a process that involves thinking conceptually about things that aren’t physically in front of us — the “bigger picture,” so to speak. There are many ways to...
What Is Abstract Thinking: Guide & Benefits
Abstract thinking is a process that involves thinking conceptually about things that aren’t physically in front of us — the...
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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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