With the holidays approaching, we wanted to share some of our favorite toys as speech-language pathologists. Play is an essential component of language development and allows children to interact with others, learn turn-taking skills, learn to problem solve, develop, and expand their vocabulary. “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Mr. Rogers Bubbles: Children love bubbles!…
Oakland County Parks Holiday Winter Programs
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“Sensory Santa’s”, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa’s” give children of all spectrums of special needs the opportuity to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. All families with children with autisim and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment at these Metro Detroit Sensory Santa Locations.
Rochester is one step closer to installing “The Grove” All Abilities Playground, a safe place for everyone to play and explore.
Bowlero Lanes & Lounge has recently renewed its annual designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train program has two trains, and one of them is passing through Metro Detroit on December 1st, after being absent for three years. The U.S. train departs Montreal, Canada on November 22nd and will travel through Ontario before returning to southeast Michigan. Metro Detroit families can catch the train passing through several metro-Detroit cities. On the…
The Sugar Factory in Detroit Experience Extravagance at its finest, the newest location of The Sugar Factory has opened in Detroit! If you want to indulge in the most insta-worthy and delectable foods and drinks, look no further. The Sugar Factory is the “most instagrammed restaurant in America” and is a candy-laced, decadent sensation. Our absolute favorite was the smoking…
Create a diverse planning committee. Avoid missteps by involving people with varying beliefs when preparing for holiday events, But remember that not all people of the same faith choose to observe and celebrate holidays the same way. Avoid scheduling mistakes. Check an interfaith calendar to avoid scheduling the end-of-year celebration on any of the holidays that might fall in December. Make it voluntary. If you’re…
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? If you were to imagine a wordy musical with an abundance of rap music, performers of color playing most of the major roles, stories of arcane historical events surrounding biography of an immigrant Treasury secretary… you wouldn’t think it would be a hit, right? “Hamilton” has become a cultural phenomenon since its…
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is an amazing car for families. It features lots of room, excellent entertainment options, as well as amazing safety features.
Visitor’s guide for the Kris Kringle Market coming to downtown Rochester this December. Dates, hours, and shopping information.
The holidays are a great time to gather with family, friends or neighbors to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Perhaps this time you will be hosting Muslim guests at your table or during a work holiday party. Here are some tips to accommodate your Muslim and other guests who may have similar food restrictions. While generically these rules…
Bella’s Event Center is a modern place to host your baby or bridal shower, a birthday party for your children or other special occasion.
