With cold, snowy weather on the way, it's important to keep children warm and safe. We're sharing a few resources with tips for navigating outdoor play.

The holidays--and gift/toy giving--may be a distant memory, but there is always a need for appropriate sensory-friendly toys. Different toys are appropriate for different ages and stages in a child's development. For newborns through preschool, this list offers solid suggestions. For a toddler-specific list, take a look here. Click here for a list of toys for older children with autism and sensory challenges.

It's that time of winter--when cabin fever kicks in. The cold, the snow, the need to do something. Below are a few resources for things to quell the cooped-up feeling:

-21 Fun Indoor Games for Kids by Camelia Gherib

-105 Activities for Your Child With Autism and Special Needs by Susan Jules

-Great Big Book of Children's Games by Debra Wise and Sandy Forrest

National Blood Donor Month, National Oatmeal Month and Hot Tea Month. So... please donate, and relax afterward with a bowl of Quaker and a cuppa chamomile. Enjoy.

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