With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we understand the challenges and excitement that come with preparing an autism-friendly feast on short notice. Here are some last-minute tips to ensure a memorable and sensory-sensitive celebration:
This smoothie is not only delicious but also includes ingredients that are known to have a calming effect. Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, which can help to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Blueberries are high in antioxidants and have been shown to improve...
It’s time to break out the pumpkins, light the cinnamon candles, and gaze at the autumn leaves. Here are some tasty and healthy fall treats that your whole family will love.
The term “gut health” is a phrase you’ve likely run across more and more in recent years, and for good reason. Scientific findings continue to uncover the often underappreciated importance of gut health for overall well being.
As the summer winds down and kids prepare to head back to school, many parents feel a mixed bag of emotions. While the summer always creates lots of fun memories, it can also be refreshing to jump back into a season of more structure and routine. One aspect of the busy routine of the school year that many parents try to master is finding time to make healthy lunches for kids to take to school. Here are some ideas for making sure your kids always have wholesome lunches with them at school.
It’s no secret that the typical American diet isn’t exactly known for being the most healthy. As a parent, especially if you have kids with some behavioral issues, it’s up to you to be intentional when it comes to providing nutrient-rich foods for your kids. There are several types of essential nutrients that most Americans struggle to get enough of in their diet, but magnesium stands out as an especially important nutrient to focus on.
Feelings of anxiety are often due to external stress that disrupts your sense of calm, but there are also lots of internal factors that influence anxiety as well. If you’re wondering why your kids are experiencing anxiety, you should evaluate their diet to see if there are any adjustments you can make.
As a parent, you almost certainly start your day off with a cup of coffee to wake yourself up in the morning and to feel focused for the day. This is due to the caffeine content that coffee is known for, which boosts alertness, focus, and energy levels. While consuming caffeine is a well-known and generally accepted practice for adults, what many parents fail to realize is the effects caffeine has on kids.
Many kids who struggle with behavioral issues, whether due to autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder, often struggle with both sleep problems and high anxiety and having low levels of magnesium can make these issues worse.
By including foods that help reduce inflammation into your kids’ diet, you can help relieve both temporary seasonal allergy symptoms along with seeing improved mood and mental clarity all-year long. Here are some great foods to try with your kids!
Not every food will affect your kids the same way when it comes to falling asleep, so making intentional decisions with the bedtime snacks you choose is important. Here are some of the most effective snacks that can help when it comes time to go to bed.
