Finding Sanity in Motherhood
There are so many things as a parent that we are responsible for teaching our kids, life skills should be on the top of that list. It is on us when our children graduate from high school not knowing basic life skills. I’ve seen arguments a lot lately about the public-school system and things they …
I love Easter and since having kids I’ve grown to love it even more. I’m looking forward to every year doing different fun activities and crafts with my kids. Here are some great Easter crafts, activities and more. Books Easter Books to Share as a Family Reading to your kids is so very important. Reading …
My daughter was my first child. The one that made me a mom. Before becoming a mother I had all kinds of fantastic ideas about what my child will be like. Obviously, since then, I’ve learned how truly individual each child is. She is an amazing, unique, independent individual. As she grows there still are …
My second child came along and it was a boy. There are so many lessons I have planned for my children as they grow. For both many are important. But I want to teach my son to be independent and respectful. Never let your actions be dictated by your libido. Remember ‘No’ means ‘No’ and …
One of the most fun holidays as a kid was Valentine’s Day. It’s a wonderful day to utilize for finding fun crafts and activities to do with your kids. Help them create something for others and give selflessly. Here are some wonderful different Valentine’s Day crafts. How to Help Kids Make a Valentine’s Day Countdown …
Valentine’s Day is coming and no matter if you’re dating, single, or married there’s one thing you should definitely do this holiday and that is to do something for yourself. Self care and self love is so very important no matter the time of year. A great way to practice some self care this Valentine’s …
With most neurodiverse children, like Autistic children, the Christmas season can be very overwhelming. This overwhelm can be hard for any neurotypical child or adult to understand. There are many different ways during the holidays to make sure the Autistic child in your family is not completely left out and ignored due to their differences. …
Sensory play is beneficial for all kids. In daycare, preschool, school, or at home, having sensory activities for your children can… Support cognitive development Helps children develop their knowledge Aid in development Enhance memory Encourage development of fine and gross motor skills Encourage problem solving skills Encourage exploration Encourage creativity Be calming Support language development …
I love Halloween and I love to celebrate by decorating the house. Also, I love to create things myself and do it a lot myself. I’ve always been a very crafty person. I draw, crochet, paint, sew, and really want to get into woodworking. So of course I want to start making my own decor …
Two years ago, my daughter was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. At the time of this diagnosis, I did have some knowledge about Autism but not much. I had extensive experience working with adults with Downs Syndrome and through that experience have met many autistic adults as well through shared activities. Those shared activities were …