Getting involved in your child’s life is something that can seem like an insurmountable barrier. Whether you are a foster parent or a biological one, sometimes getting involved in their life can feel like a party you’re not invited to. And that ability to be overbearing, especially when it’s something that we know is good […]
Having kids is fun and exciting but can also be quite challenging, especially as you age and are set in your ways already. What’s most important is that you commit to spending quality time with your kids as much as possible. This is going to help them to grow and mature into well-rounded adults and […]
Can an Au Pair truly be an affordable childcare option? The answer is a resounding YES! With 3 kids under the age of 8 and and the possibility of adding a 4th, I spend a fortune on daycare. With just 3 kids, I’m spending $270 a week – it’s actually more than I spend on […]
When our kids are young, summer vacations can seem a little stressful. We worry about how they’ll cope with travel and how they might behave at the airport. We’re not sure how well they’ll sleep in a different bed, or if the heat might make them unwell. While seeing the world with young children can […]
Sensory bins are great for helping little ones explore, discover and create using practical life skills (dumping, filling, scooping) and learn valuable play skills. This simple sensory bin will give your children hours of enjoyment with just a few easily found supplies: Dry black beans A storage bin with a lid Fake insects Outdoor Discovery […]
As a parent, there is no pain greater than trying to cope when your child gets hurt. Many parents admit they feel powerless and don’t know how to comfort their child. Whether it’s a bump on the head or a bloody knee, it’s difficult to find the right gestures and words to stop them from […]
5 Age Appropriate Disney Rides for your Toddler Being able to go to Disney as a toddler is their dream come true. If you took a trip to Disney as a child, you can relate, right? Walking through those gates and taking it all in for the very first time is a memory that will […]
The beautiful thing about heading to Disney is that no matter the age of your child, they will remember and love different things each and every visit. When they are toddler age, they love to see and interact with the characters and when they become more school-aged, it’s all about the rides! No matter the […]
SEAWORLD ORLANDO IS NOW A CERTIFIED AUTISM CENTER Theme Park Joins Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove as first family of Orlando parks to be Certified Autism Centers Orlando, Fla. (April 2, 2019) — Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, SeaWorld Orlando announced that it has been designated as a certified autism center by The International […]
Going to the doctor can be an ordeal for children. Yes, there’s the fear of the unknown, but doctors are also people who come in between the parent-child bond, which can lead to intense feelings of anxiety in the child. When I first got my children through foster care, my daughter was seeing a physician […]
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Have you decided to get your first dog? If you have, then you’ll undoubtedly be excited about it. That doesn’t mean you should just get one straight away, however. You’ll have to actually put some thought and effort into it. Getting a dog is a big decision, after all. It’s not one that should be […]
There’s nothing worse than being in pain and not being able to do anything about it. Not only is it a horrible experience, but it distracts you from other important elements of your life. Sadly, millions of people experience chronic and long term pain which is sometimes a side effect of a lifelong disease or […]
