As parents we all understand that parenting is a very unique experience for each person. We all also deal with other people who either don’t understand our experience or shame us for differences in parenting techniques. As a special needs parent this misunderstanding has whole new circumstances. I want to explain a little about our […]
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Not even a year ago my daughter was diagnosed as on the Autism Spectrum. They gave me a diagnosis with levels. As if they can quantify some measurable ability in her. Since then, and even for some time before her diagnosis, I was working on learning what I can about Autism. One thing I have […]
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Every year I find the task of planning and preparing for my children’s birthdays tiring. Mostly because I want to make the day special for them each time but ideas can run low after so many years and theme ideas change from year to year as children gain new interests. Here are some great ideas […]
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It can be hard, especially for the first pregnancy, to know what you need while you’re at the hospital during labor and after. There are lists upon lists online where people tell you their hospital bag must haves. Many I did not see as necessary. **This post contains affiliate links** Comfortable Clothes Once you have […]
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If you’re a stay at home mom or a working mom your family, understandably comes first, and you may be trying to work, bring in an income, stay home with your children, and have flexibility to build a career or business. For many, like myself, it became important to do something that felt productive, utilized […]
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#Back before marriage and motherhood I taught dance classes for my local Parks and Recreation department. I had grown up taking classes from the same people that were now my coworkers and boss. Teaching kids definitely has it’s challenges like I’m sure every teacher, daycare worker, and many others can attest to, but there were […]
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I am just not a Crunchy mom and if you’re not familiar with the term I’ll explain it. I had no idea what it was until I started blogging. A Crunchy mom is one that practices “natural living.” Here’s a list of things a Crunchy Mom will likely do… They cloth diaper They go for […]
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I have suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. Considering I do and my husband does as well I’ve decided I want to know more about anxiety in kids. I hope to help my kids through any anxiety they may experience as they grow older. Here are some common anxiety disorders in […]
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Sleep training at any age can be rough. Sleep training is rough on the child and it’s rough on the parents. When you live in an apartment, townhouse, duplex, or any other living space with shared walls it can be an even bigger challenge. For the first two years of being a mom I lived […]
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When it comes to your children it can be absolutely daunting to find someone you can trust them with. Finding a babysitter that fits your family’s needs is not easy. There are many factors to consider. It his great and healthy for you to be able to get a break from the kids or to […]
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