Calm Connect Blogs: Insights for Gentle Parenting

How to reduce or minimize routine in a special needs child

November 20, 2025 | By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read

Reducing Routine in Special Needs Children: Finding Balance and Harmony As parents of special needs children, we often strive to create a structured environment that…

What Is Co-Regulation (And Why Does It Matter So Much)

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read

Co-regulation is a powerful concept that can be incredibly life-changing for both our children and ourselves. So, what exactly is co-regulation? In simple terms, it’s…

how do you cope with sensory overload and young kids

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read

Coping with sensory overload is a daily reality for many of us parents to neurodivergent kids. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating at times.…

How Can I Help Siblings Understand Autism or ADHD

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read

Helping Siblings Understand Autism or ADHD: A Parent’s Guide As a parent of a neurodivergent child, you may have noticed that your other children are…

How to have Work/Life Balance or make a schedule/routine

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read

Creating a schedule or routine can be a powerful tool in achieving work-life balance. However, it’s essential to approach this task with compassion and understanding…

What is the gentle parenting approach to discipline for a child on the autism spectrum?

October 24, 2025 | By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read

Traditional disciplinary approaches—which rely heavily on abstract concepts like “time-outs” or verbal reasoning—often fail for a child on the autism spectrum. These methods are not…

How to write an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal for social skills training?

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read

For a student on the autism spectrum, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the legal blueprint for their academic and functional success. Because social challenges…

What are common misconceptions about high-functioning autism in older children?

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read

The term “high-functioning autism” (often referred to as having low support needs) can be both a relief and a burden to parents of older children…

How to ensure an autistic child is receiving proper nutrition despite a restrictive diet?

| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read

For families supporting an autistic child with a restrictive diet—often due to sensory aversions, fear of new foods, or underlying ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake…