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Nailing the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD

April 16, 2018 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Trying to sort what the smartest course for your ADS/SPD kid is? This genius, mm-proven help to tackle the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD with helo see you through your days, mama--I promise! You CAN do this mom gig--with these smart tips, I promise!

Getting kids ready in the morning can be stressful, but when you add an ADHD diagnosis to the mix, it becomes exponentially more so. Yet, while mornings can be challenging, doesn’t mean everyone must be a fight, filled with nagging and frustration. Here are some tips to help school the morning routine for kids with ADHD.   Nailing […]

Filed Under: ASD, Organization, Preschool, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough Gift

November 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough is a fantastic gift idea for so many on your list--adults and kids alike! It's such a sweet craft idea for kids and so very budget-friendly!

 ***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]

Filed Under: ASD, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays

11 Smart Tips to Ace Your Parent-Teacher Conference

September 25, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 4 Comments

No fear, mama! Use these smart tips, tricks and questions to ace your own parent-teacher conference. I love the insight our on-board teacher offers in tips 7-9!

The Parent-Teacher conference. We’ve all had one. The conference paper comes home and says that the teacher would like to set up a conference. Why? Is my kid misbehaving? Is he falling behind? Is she not making friends? Am I failing as a parent? Deep breathes, mama.  Conferences are not a bad thing.  There are […]

Filed Under: ASD, Preschool, School, Young Kids

3 DIY Sensory Play Recipes

March 6, 2017 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

These DIY sensory play recipes are perfect for fidgety kids to make and play with! Using only a few ingredients you'll find in your pantry, it's time to whip up these easy batches of homemade flubber, foam dough and slime! I love the fun twist you can add to to the slime!

Do you need a foolproof way to keep the attention of your busy, sensory-demanding little ones that doesn’t involve screen time? How about an activity that’s engaging, fun, and sensory friendly? Seems like a tall order. What if you could achieve that lofty goal without even taking a trip to the store? I know it seems impossible, […]

Filed Under: ASD, DIY, Recipes, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

10 Sensory Fidgets for School-Age Children

February 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have a kiddo with sensory issues, SPD or ASD? You aren't alone! It's rough, but grab onto one (or several!) of these sensory fidgets to make your road a bit easier! These things REALLY work!

As we travel further along this road of sensory issues with my son (and now, to a lesser degree, with my daughter), we have learned a few things. Scratch that, we’ve sorted A LOT to managing these issues easier. I’ve shared many of them before: routine is our best friend, go light on Trick or Treating, learn […]

Filed Under: ASD, Mommy's Favorites, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

When Sensory Issues Hurt

February 9, 2017 By Meredith 8 Comments

Have a kid with special needs? Take heart! While the rest of the world doesn't get his sensory issues, you don't have to forge ahead alone! Check this child-rearing truth and raise your kids the smart way!

The last week was a rough one. More accurately stated, it was a fantastically nasty beast of days that left me stamping down a persistant well of tears and longingly eyeing the wine bottle (darn the new diet!). While on Day 19,000 of some hellacious flu/cold/sinus infection/Satan’s scourge-on-the-world mash-up, some kids made fun of my son. Amidst the coughing […]

Filed Under: ASD, Health, School, Young Kids

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