By Rachel Schwartz, Watson Institute Challenging behaviors represent one of the most difficult and frustrating attributes of autism. While not every individual with autism displays challenging behaviors, those who do often struggle to gain access to opportunities and independence in their communities of choice. In the face of challenging behaviors, many parents, caregivers, and practitioners […]
By Kathleen Trotter You don’t need a gym or expensive equipment to stay fit and active throughout isolation! You can get a killer full-body workout with your own body and a resistance band ($10) combined with a clear plan of attack! (Not to mention a healthy dose of positive self-talk, something like “I CAN make […]
By Michaela Auger – TrainAway There’s no doubt that a brand’s social media strategy can make or break it. And in recent years, we’ve seen that social media is an important part of representing a business and communicating to different audiences. Most people get their news and updates through social media platforms. In fact, active […]
Over the years, BDI has built its reputation on building office and media furniture designed to complement the way you live — and look good doing it. For many of us adapting to the new normal of working from home, space constraints make it impossible to put together a home office with a full-size desk, […]
Now that we are sheltering at home, many of us will start to tackle house related projects, including decluttering and organizing. But, letting go of things isn’t always easy. How much stuff do you have in your house that you keep around for purely sentimental reasons? Like that old t-shirt from a favorite vacation or the set of […]
By Laura Adams, Senior Education and Safety Analyst, Aceable.com The coronavirus has created an entirely new world for drivers. What it means to be safe on the road has expanded significantly from just a few weeks ago. While staying home is undoubtedly the best way to minimize risks, it’s not possible for everyone. Whether you […]
Young people and their families can stay active and healthy with Soccer for Success at Home Staci Wilson kicks off a new video challenge Families across the country are grappling with fear and uncertainty right now, but the organization leading the nation’s efforts to bring soccer to young people in underserved communities is stepping up to ensure […]
While social distancing measures mean we can’t travel, that doesn’t mean we can bring the spirit of our favorite destinations to our own homes. The chefs at Brisas Hotel Group, a leading Mexican hotel brand renowned for their local hospitality, have shared some of their favorite drinks inspired by the flavors and history of Mexico. For […]
The issue of whether spanking does or does not contribute to later aggression remains controversial despite public policy statements by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups opposing spanking. Studies have remained inconsistent regarding whether spanking does or does not contribute to later aggression. The Journal of Pediatrics published a research article by Jeff R. Temple, […]
How crowdfunding empowers individuals during these unprecedented times. #PledgeToProtect Written by: Eddie Lee, President, Pledgecamp In an ideal scenario, institutions and hospitals would have been fully prepared to protect the medical workers fighting COVID-19. A severe national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) has made it clear that this is not the case. Some examples: […]
