Un-announced guests, sibling and children bickering, photo ops, hosting parties, school functions, ancient traditions, overbooked calendar, overspending, overeating…everyone’s exhausted. Are you putting on a “happy face” trying to please others and in reality pleasing no one, even yourself? Have you […]
Random acts of kindness…tis’ the season
Time certainly slows down for no one, especially during the holiday season. I always have the greatest of intentions to make sure that my family’s focus is on the true spirit of the season, the spirit of giving, to try […]
What is so important about music for young children?
Does music effect your mood, ability to focus, motivation, processing speed? Sometimes parents observe their child’s behavior drastically change while listening to music. Music is becoming more commonly prescribed by therapists for young children to help with behavior, social barriers, physical goals […]
Thankful for thanksgiving
Americans love Thanksgiving. Football and parades on TV, gluttonous food, abundant family and friends, cold temperatures outside and a warm, cozy home inside. We feel very thankful for all of the blessings in our lives. It is a day to be thankful […]
Let’s get physical for turkey day!
Preparing for a holiday season of overeating? Maybe we should start now to incorporate some exercise into our daily routine? Encouraging our kids to exercise with us could be fun. We can incorporate everyday, physical activities into our holiday season. Physical […]
Play and talk basics
Children grow up quickly. It seems that each moment is flying by and we are not able to make the most of it. Phone calls, dirty dishes, laundry piles, barking dogs, text messages, social media posts, emails (just to mention a few) […]
Halloween toddler crafts
WARNING- all of these crafts are messy! This would be the perfect time to print the instructions, buy the ingredients and then drop your kids off at grandma’s house. Maybe you are a mom that likes to do messy crafts, but […]
Home Safety, Fire Away!
In honor of October being Fire Safety month, it would be most beneficial for you and your family to make sure that your home is prepared in the event tragedy strikes and a fire breaks out. Do you know exactly […]
Fun Halloween treat ideas
Need some help with ideas for your children’s class parties? Cute ideas using Sharpies and a little artistic flair. These ghosts have mini chocolate chips pushed into the banana for the eyes, and a regular chocolate chip pushed in the […]