For most, a new year brings optimism. A clean slate and opportunity to set new goals. What are your traditions for New Year’s Eve? Do you have a party at home or go out on the town? Do you celebrate […]
MTO Mommy time-out
This is a topic that is well known to every mother, but yet so elusive and luxurious that it seems almost unrealistic. Finding the research to prove why moms need an “MTO” is easy. Here are some articles I found to […]
“Stress-mas”
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Who do you want to be?
Ah, the decision all mothers look forward to each October, What will my child choose to be for Halloween? Even adults love the idea of “being” someone else for a day. To a child, this could be the most fantastic day […]
Gearing up for the week
It’s Sunday evening, and I have already fielded 100 questions and complaints from 4 children about school tomorrow. I listen to child after child, explain why they don’t need to go, listen to how much they will miss me (tug on […]
Say What You Need to Say (Teaching Social Skills to Children with Disabilities)
If I were given the choice of what I find to be the most challenging for children with disabilities, I would say their ability to effectively communicate their wants and needs, additionally, interactiing with others. I am sure there are […]
Happy handwashing :)
Pretty basic right? “Wash your hands before dinner please”, hmm… maybe not? Hand washing is the number one way to decrease your chances of bringing germs into your body and therefore getting sick. Basic hand washing skills are easy, but […]