5 Things I’ve Learned from Parenting a Child with AutismParenting a child, and now an adult, with autism has been a rollercoaster of a ride. It has been a challenging road that I never could have imagined for myself. Despite the challenges, I have learned more about myself and the world around us than I ever could have imagined.…
Healthy Eating: Teaching Kids About Nutrition“Because my mom does not allow me to!” was a comment often made by my sister when she was asked something about why I did not join in her (often) rambunctious friends. As much as I loved my sister, I hated the response. I felt that it made my mom…
Emotion Coaching: A New Way to Guide Very Young Childrenmom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we’ll ever have. More than anything we want to help our kids grow into healthy, happy adults. Yet when they don’t behave the way we want them to, it’s all too easy to resort to tactics we’re not proud of. Yelling. Threatening.…
Family Fun: Unique Ways to Make Special Memories With Your Kidsmom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
Do you date your kids? Sounds like a funny question to some, but in this New Year, my husband and I are making a big effort to have fun and inexpensive dates with our kids! To create special and memorable moments with your kids, you do not have to…
Surviving the Holidays with Young ChildrenSurviving the holidays with young children isn't always easy. Nap schedules, picky eaters and late nights may leave you wishing for a silent night. Making a few adjustments to your holiday festivities can make those hectic days easier on your kids and you. I did not love the holidays…
Make Dinner Count: Turn Meal Time into a Positive Family Experiencemom • parenting • family fun • family fun-traditions
