Coloring
Therapy uses the activity of coloring as a self help medium. While coloring (with felt tipped
markers, colored pens, pencils, etc) a state of consciousness similar to meditation occurs.
Poetry
for children is a way to cultivate your child's imagination and critical thinking, and poems
should be a part of every child’s life. Childhood is the critical stage when children should
discover the wonders and benefits of poetry.
A
scrapbook is a decorated photo album, but different from a photo album because it preserves something
more than just the photos. Scrapbooking tells the story behind the
photos, as well as memorabilia (tickets, certificates, letters, etc.)
Save
money shopping online, using discount coupons. There
are two main types of Internet shopping promotions that you will see while browsing online. One is
called the "coupon code" or "promotional code" and the other is a "link only" promotion. Most
online merchants will offer one or the other when running online promotions.
Children's
books offer education and entertainment as well as comfort to young readers. Reading
books to childrenis the single most important activity a parent can do to prepare a child for
future academic success.
The creative process of making
of arts and crafts is both healing and family life enhancing. Arts
and crafts for children allows for emotional expression and healing through nonverbal means.
When
thoughtfully planned, accessible gardening eliminates physical
and attitudinal barriers to gardening, creating an area where people of all ages and abilities can
garden. All you need are a few simple adaptations to the area, methods, and equipment.
Music
therapy can help children on their journey of self-growth and understanding and can be an effective
intervention tool for persons with disabilties. Music is effective because it is nonverbal communication,
a natural reinforcer, immediate in time, and successful because almost everyone responds positively
to some kind of music.
Have fun in your own backyard
and enhance your child's appreciation of nature, by providing homes
for our wild friends by starting a backyard wildlife habitat. It's
easy to create and a pleasure to see the beautiful birds, butterflies and animals in your own backyard.
Whether
you are having a family celebration, holiday, birthday
party, anniversary, family reunion or other get-together, here are a few party
planning tips and ideas to help make it a success.
Travel
is by its very nature an adventure, but factor a disability into the family
travel and things can get pretty scary. One of the biggest areas of concern for disabled travelers
is air travel. People just don't know what to expect, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Even
though the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed years ago, many wheelchair-users going
on a family vacation still have trouble finding an accessible
hotel room.
Have
you considered learning a foreign language? For
students, internships doing translation work in foreign countries is a popular way of making money
and travelling.
Developing
a family tree or researching family history can be an educational,
fun and rewarding experience. Here's how to start and resources to search. |