Importance of Hobbies Hobbies and extracurricular activities can help your tween face new challenges, adapt to transitions from different environments and deal with possible pressures they are experiencing from home…
Importance of Play Play is a natural part of child development and can have long-lasting benefits throughout a child’s life. It can offer benefits in many areas of a child’s…
Mother’s Day Memes to Laugh About Numerous medical studies have shown the benefits of humor. Humor and laughter can act as a natural mental health remedy, it can trigger the…
2•1•1 Another Community Resource 211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more.…
BUILDING NEW HOPES & DREAMS AFTER A DIAGNOSIS My name is Tina Persels, I am the parent of Adam, a 22-year-old young man who is very handsome, loves old rock…
Support The Utah Parent Center Each Time You Shop at Smith’s EVERY TIME YOU SHOP AT SMITH’S WITH YOUR REWARDS CARD, THEY DONATE 0.5% OF YOUR TOTAL TO OUR NONPROFIT!…
AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH As Parents, we know that our children with Autism may experience an increase in social isolation and bullying which can lead to more serious concerns of…
TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT: IMPLEMENTATION & BEST PRACTICES One Student at a Time Each student’s transition experience will be unique. There is not a checklist to follow. Work with…
MILITARY CHILD MONTH Military families face many challenges before, during, and after deployment. All three of these stages may have their own unique challenges and the impact of these experiences…
TRANSITIONING FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN A new chapter is emerging for your child who is moving on from preschool services to school-age supports and services! This transition process may bring…
HIGH STAKES TESTING The goal of high-stakes testing is to measure and improve student performance while looking for ways to also improve school systems. Federal and State laws mandate the…
COMMUNITY INCLUSION Community Inclusion helps people with disabilities build practical life skills that can lead to more independence and can also be an important determinant of health. Community inclusion includes…