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Self-Care Is Essential to Special Needs Parenting “Remember, it’s only a season of your life. Things will get better.” As parents, if we had a penny for every time someone…

The day is approaching fast. It’s THIS SUNDAY! What can you get for your mother when you can’t really go visit? I have a list of beautiful, heartfelt, and sarcastic…

Our third post in the homeschool learning series is all about geography. If you haven’t checked out the first two, you can find them here: Homeschool Learning: The Human Body…

This summer I was being super intentional with the first 90 minutes of our day. It’s during this time that we’re engaging in intentional learning together. If you missed our…

My philosophy of parenting is schedule a little, play a lot. I believe in the power of long stretches of unscheduled time where kids are free to play outside, use…

Memorial Gifts for Loss of Baby One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: what do I give my friend that just lost her baby or older child?…

When we look for apps for my special needs toddler, we look for simple, clean and colorful games. She has trouble with her gross motor and fine motor skills, but…

TED history videos are a great way to learn more about history without having to sit and read a book (although if that’s your thing, try this list of medieval…

Summertime parties typically start mid-afternoon and go well into the night, and 4th of July parties are no exception. Since most people have the day off, what better way to…

There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a good old-fashioned backyard barbeque. Great friends, plenty of red, white and blue and a healthy spread of…

One of the highlights of the summer is the celebration of America’s Independence Day. July 4th offers families and friends an opportunity to get together all across the country and…

Get Beach Ready Ideas When the sun is shining and the weather is hot, the beach is one destination that’s on most people’s minds. You never know when the weather…

There has to be more to summer grilling than steaks, ribs, sausages and shrimp. Right?  There is a common misconception that grilled food is no-fuss, simple and boring. However, once…

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, heading away from home can be stressful.  With regulations on everything from how heavy your suitcase can be to what you can and…