Four years ago, we unknowingly launched ourselves into a foreign world–a world of IEPs, learning support, a tremendous vernacular, and, above all, unprecedented support and kindness. Four years ago, we learned we had a child on the Spectrum. I know our story is unlike those of many. I know how very blessed we are to […]
5 Ways to Win Safer Internet Day
Thank you to Mom It Forward Influencer Network for sponsoring this post so I can share with you these 5 smart ways to win Safer Internet Day! All opinions are 100% my own. Today is Safer Internet Day (SID), and friends, this is a fantastic effort we parents can get behind! The slogan, “Together for a better internet“, says it all, all the more meaningful for those of us with young ones. We all know how insanely pervasive internet […]
Give the Gift of Reading with Books For Kids!
***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could tell you all about how you can give the gift of reading through their cool Books for Kids campaign!*** Hey hey! Anyone else like to read?? You know how obsessed I am, and it thrills me to see what dedicated readers my kiddos are turning […]
Homework Help for Kids with ADHD
As a mom, I have a difficult time keeping my kids on task during homework, plus trying to cook dinner, along with getting my children to and from activities. I have one child diagnosed with ADHD primarily inattentive plus another child with suspected ADHD. I also have 2 other children. Homework time in our house isn’t […]
Manners Matter
***Thank you to Common Courtesy Kids for sponsoring this post so we could share with you how manners matter!*** Three cheers, mama! If you are reading this post, it means one very important thing–you have survived summer!! Well done, and welcome to September! We all know summering with kids is no joke. It’s when push comes […]
5 Ways to Help Your College Grad Leave the Nest
Great news, your child has completed college. Now what? As a mom, your main worry was giving your child the best education. Unlike the yesteryears where getting a college education was a guarantee of getting a good job, things have changed. More so, the issue of high student debt, job competition, and high living standards can be overwhelming […]
Milton Hershey School: A Living Legacy of a Future
***Thank you to Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on Milton Hershey School and it’s living legacy*** It was so fun to fill you in on some very cool parts of Hershey’s history last week! Hershey, PA is one of my favorite places and I love […]
Nailing the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD
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 […]
10 Snow Day Activities to Bust Boredom
I think we all can admit a love-hate relationship with snow days. There’s a part of me that loves being snowed in…nowhere to be. No running here, there, and everywhere to afterschool activities. No homework. On the other hand, a seemingly relaxing day can become long really, really fast. The kids who were bouncing off the walls with excitement a […]
Valentine Mailbox Project for Sibling Kindness
Welcome to the “End Sibling Squabbling Valentine Mailbox Project”! This is a project with a purpose. After your kids make these Valentine mailboxes, have them and write and deliver nice notes to each other for at least a week leading up to Valentine’s Day. This seemingly simple activity is genius! It solves a lot of problems at my […]
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