At a friend’s request, I watched the video on Ted Talk Hour (National Public Radio) which can be found here entitled, “Can your child’s Identity Shape Yours?” The story is based on his latest book, Far from the Tree. The author, Andrew […]
How to make your holiday cookout kid-friendly
Some kids do not enjoy cook-outs since many don’t care for traditional favorites such as macaroni salad, deviled eggs, baked beans etc. As an adult I’ve grown to love these dishes, but as a child I was not a fan. I’m not surprised […]
The greatest job in the world
This blog is dedicated to all the moms out there who feel under appreciated. We’re gearing up for a big celebration day in which we may receive candy, flowers, cards and perhaps if we’re lucky, someone to make us a […]
Can you hear me now? A whole new world opens
If you have been involved in Early Intervention, one of the first steps in the evaluation process for your child is a hearing test. Your newborn may have passed the hearing screen at the hospital but still have an undetected […]
Jiggly Joy
Isn’t it sad that we forget how fun Jello is? The color, the taste, the feel, the smell…it’s just plain cool! There are many, many ways to have fun with Jello for a multi-sensory experience that your children will love. For […]
Earth friendly kid ideas
Kids are never too young to learn about our planet and the importance of honoring mother Earth. Helping them learn with hands-on activities and snacks is a great idea to highlight Earth day, which falls on April 22nd this year. […]
Who’s in charge?
Are you a people pleaser and an expert at avoiding any confrontation? What happened to your approach when you became a parent? Does your toddler control you? Although this is a scary concept and foreign to some, it is a daily struggle […]
Not your average Easter leftovers
Have you recovered from your Easter festivities yet? Kids are back to school, and now it seems like life is getting back to its usual old self again. Congrats, you survived yet another holiday! <<applause>> Now, let’s take a peak […]
Stylin’ and profilin’
Do you need to find an easy solution for your toddler’s hair that will work all day and still be easy for you to pull off? Maybe you have a special event? Here are some great tips for your child’s hair […]
April Fool’s Day
April 1st, April Fools Day is right around the corner, and every year my kids go crazy with the idea of “pranking” my husband and me. And every year the attempts are shall we say just a little predictable. So […]