Adding a new furry friend to the family is an exciting occasion. Pets can bring comfort, emotional connection, companionship, and joy to the home. However, bringing an animal home is also a monumental household change that is going to take some adjustment. You may imagine a slow-motion montage full of happy child/pet bonding moments, but don’t expect that to take place instantly. Your child may be over the moon at the new addition, or they may seem anxious and uncomfortable

You've finally scheduled an autism for diagnosis for your child only to be told you're on a waitlist. Learn how you can understand and help your child in the meantime.

Most people start their parenthood journey with a certain idea in their head about how they plan to parent. Much of this stems from how we ourselves were raised, what society models, and the inevitable anecdotal advice from other parents. As your child grows, those ideals may be challenged, both internally and externally. Not every child is the same, and therefore the way they are parented should be unique to them. Parenting a child with autism may genuinely require a differe