What is therapeutic riding? Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Chances are, you’ve heard of it or know someone who participates […]
After school snack – Kale chips?
You’ve probably heard the buzz talk about Kale chips and the benefits compared with a potato chip or virtually any other snack food. Honestly, I have always figured a trial of kale chips would be an epic fail for each […]
Time to wake up!
What is that noise? It’s terrible, and so loud, “MOM, MAKE IT STOP!” “It’s 7am and its summer break, why would my alarm be going off?” Said your child after you decided to wake them up early the week before […]
It’s not over yet
There is still time to enjoy your summer even though we are bombarded with “Back to school” marketing on television and in newspapers. Let’s make the last few weeks of summer the best we can. Enjoy fresh fruit and veggies! […]
Awareness- Allergic Reaction Emergency plan
Food Allergies-Be Prepared…Be Safe An effective food allergy treatment plan includes all of the following: Strict avoidance of problem foods Working with your doctor to develop a Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan Wearing emergency medical identification (e.g., bracelet, […]
Mom, we NEED more fun!
Need some new ideas for fun days at home? We’ve got you covered. The first few ideas need very few items and most you probably already have at home. There is just enough “messy” in these activities for most parents. […]
4 Things for the 4th
More frequently, I find myself astonished by how fast time is flying by. I’m usually the one asking, “is it already summer?” or “Is it time for (specific holiday) already?”. The most popular?- “My baby is how old now??” (He’s […]
Fingers in the fridge 24/7?
So your children are hanging around all the time on summer break, but never seem to wander too far from the fridge. Here are some ways to prepare some healthy choices for them to self-serve in the fridge. Buying produce is healthy and is […]
Welcome to summer, it’s whine time.
Parents do a great job of handling their children crying, pouting, fussing and throwing fits. Everything but WHINING! Whining is like needles in our ears and just can’t be tolerated. How on earth can we get it to stop? How are we […]
Boldly do what no Man may have done before
So who’s ‘The Man’ of your life? Grandpa, Great-grandpa, dad, stepdad, hubby? No matter what the relationship is, we know dads deserve quite a bit of credit and they’re the patriarch of our family! Around the corner comes Father’s Day […]