by Kristin Dabson | Apr 22, 2024 | What Different Can Do
While we may not count down to Earth Day as we do other holidays, it’s still one of the most important days of the year. It’s a day when the world comes together for a common goal: appreciating and protecting our home planet. Getting kids engaged and actively...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 19, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Summer is just around the corner, and I find myself remembering the excitement, anticipation, and, if I’m honest, anxiety that came along with sending my neurodiverse (ND) child off to camp. Amidst all of those emotions, one thought kept me grounded: my child is...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 14, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Here’s a challenging statement that I’m finding more and more to be true: If what we truly want is for our children to be happy, we as parents need to stop focusing on their happiness. Seems counterintuitive, right? The trouble is that happiness is not a destination...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 12, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Reading is powerful. Quite simply, reading is mental exercise. It builds neural pathways in the brain, it improves concentration, it encourages curiosity and most relevant for What Different Can Do, it can make kids more empathetic. The more diversity we see in books,...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 10, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Being different isn’t always easy, especially for kids. In a world where children can be teased for almost any reason, standing out can sometimes feel like a burden rather than a gift. And with the constant pull of screens and the overwhelming stimuli bombarding...
