Childswork-Childsplay Blog

During my daughter's 7th grade year of school she came home one day, sat at her desk and began attempting to draw horses. She tried again and again, becoming more frustrated with every eraser-laden picture. I was pretty sure I...

On the day after Thanksgiving, I threw myself into Christmas.  I woke up my husband early and insisted he go and get the tree and ornaments out of storage.  It is our first Christmas in our new home, so I...

Winter Boredom Busters Kindle Fire Giveaway!: It's the most wonderful time of the year- and the most hectic! With the holidays fast approaching and cold weather creeping in, kids spend a lot more time indoors - especially over winter break for...

Stop Relax and Think Board Game Giveaway: The Stop Relax and Think Board Game Giveaway:  Ages 6-12. A game to help impulsive children think before they act. In this ever-popular board game, active, impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to...

For years I've watched my son struggle to fit in. From the first day I dropped him at day care when he was two years old to the day I pulled him out of public school in the fourth grade;...

There are so many misconceptions about autism that I couldn't even begin to list them all here.  Admittedly,  when I first experienced my oldest being diagnosed with Aspergers, in 2005, I was full of misconceptions myself. However, seven years and a total of...

Angry Monster Machine Board Game Giveaway The Angry Monster Machine Board Game Ages: 5-10. A Game To Teach Kids How to Express Anger. This game is designed to provide insight into both the root(s) of the problem and to introduce...

Can I be honest? When I first thought of the title for this post, it left a bad taste in my mouth. “Blessing” and “special needs” in the same sentence? Surely not! How can going to therapy 1-3 times almost...

My kids have an amazing imagination. I don't know how other fathers do things but personally, I embrace this and join their imaginary games when invited.  Kinda sounds like a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer pun. Anyways,  I love to...

Berenstain Bears What Would A Friend Do? The Berenstain Bears What Would a Friend Do? Board Game: Ages 6-12. In this game the players all have the same goal, to follow the path to the center of the forest where...