Parenting Could Be The Most Important Thing You Do With Your Life Parenting is a big job, and a huge responsibility. Many of us view it as the most consequential thing they may ever do with their lives. So, it’s no wonder so many of us wonder, “Am I doing this right?” It’s a hard question… Continue reading Parenting With A Plan
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11 Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid
Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid Disclaimer- I am a member of the Amazon affiliates program. Should you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. HOW DO YOU HELP A CHILD WITH IMPULSE CONTROL? If you really want to make a dramatic impact… Continue reading 11 Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid
ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
ADHD And Sensory Processing Disorder Where To Turn It’s been getting worse. Every day is a ‘bad day’ now. And it’s exhausting. You monitor behaviors. You follow the direction of all the therapists and doctors. Meds are never missed. But something is still off. You love your kid. But they’re a puzzle to figure out.… Continue reading ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real
Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real The Excruciating Pain of someone Else’s Denial “Autism isn’t real; it’s just a made-up diagnosis by the anti-vaxxers.” “Kids don’t get depression; your kid is just being a brat.” “Why don’t you actually discipline your kid? Then they wouldn’t be so hyper.” “Sensory Processing… Continue reading Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real
How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child
How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child Obsession. Preoccupation. Fanaticism. Fixation. These are probably some of the words you’d use to describe your kid’s intense special interest. Maybe you’d even include words like ‘odd’ or ‘irritating.’ My guess is that words about love and communication most likely weren’t on the list. And… Continue reading How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child
Do You Need A Strong Marriage?
You Need A Stronger Marriage Choosing A Strong Marriage It’s been a hard day. You were up early with one of the kids, and the day didn’t let up after that. Between just getting the basics done, and kids throwing fits and not listening, you didn’t get a chance to brush your teeth until 1!… Continue reading Do You Need A Strong Marriage?
Better Behavior This Christmas
Better Behavior This Christmas Stop The Insanity! It’s no secret that kids are not on their best behavior in December. Despite (or because of) the lure of presents and treats, most kids are bouncing off the walls, becoming whinier than usual, and just generally driving their parents up a wall. Sure, you’ve tried the, “Santa’s… Continue reading Better Behavior This Christmas
Becoming A Special Needs Parent
Becoming A Special Needs Parent It took me 2 years to say the words, “I have a kid with special needs.*” 2 years with surgeries, and consults, and waiting, and filling out every developmental checklist people would send me. 2 years filled with OT, PT, speech therapy; with in-home therapy, with IEP meetings, with requests… Continue reading Becoming A Special Needs Parent
Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Should you choose to buy from these links, I will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems MY KID HATES TO GO TO SLEEP Why don’t kids like to go to sleep? It’s a nearly universal truth that kids… Continue reading Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems
Avoiding Holiday Stress for Parents
Happy Holidays? Or Holiday Stress? We all want to preserve the holidays as a happy time for our kids, so they can look back and have fond memories. So every year we spend an incalculable amount of time dreaming, planning and putting together these magical moments. But what about your happy memories? When you look… Continue reading Avoiding Holiday Stress for Parents
Stop Power Struggles With A Fun Way to Change A Kid’s Behavior
If you have a single sarcastic bone in your body, you can use this tool to prevent power struggles. It’s also a fun way to help your preschooler or toddler listen, and change their behavior. And it’s easy, and doesn’t take much effort at all! I’m talking about reverse psychology. This little beauty is nearly… Continue reading Stop Power Struggles With A Fun Way to Change A Kid’s Behavior
Impulse Control Strategies for Kids
Impulse Control Strategies for Kids “Impulse Control Strategies” is Part 4 of a series about impulse control for kids and teens. Click on the links for Parts 1, 2, and 3. Part 1- Impulse Control Activities: Teaching the Basics Part 2- How to Teach Impulse Control in Children Part 3- Impulse Control Activities for Teens… Continue reading Impulse Control Strategies for Kids
Differently Wired Book Review
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Should you choose to buy from these links, I will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Book Review for “Differently Wired” Differently Wired, (affiliate link), explores the challenges of parents and caregivers raising kids who are developing outside the norm. Differently Wired is a very… Continue reading Differently Wired Book Review
Impulse Control Activities for Teens
This is Part 3 of a series about impulse control for kids and teens. Click on the links for Parts 1, 2 and 4. Impulse Control Activities: Teaching the Basics- Part 1 How to Teach Impulse Control in Children- Part 2 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids- Part 4 Impulse Control is an Essential Skill to… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities for Teens
How To Teach Impulse Control To Children
How To Start Teaching Impulse Control In Children (Note: This is Part 2 in a series on impulse control in children. Click on the link for Part 1, Impulse Control Activities: Teaching The Basics, or Part 3, Impulse Control Activities for Teens) How many times do you find yourself saying “Whhhhy did you do that?!” If it’s… Continue reading How To Teach Impulse Control To Children
Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics
This is Part 1 in a series about impulse control for children and teens. Click on the links for Part 2: How to Teach Impulse Control in Children or for Part 3: Impulse Control Activities for Teens. Impulse Control Is Critical Kids without impulse control are hard to manage. They are reactors, and not thinkers,… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics
Social Skills For Kids Who Are Introverts
Introverts Are Great I need to explain that I am not here to ‘fix’ kids from being introverts. It’s an enduring- and wonderful- personality trait! These kids are often deep thinkers, evaluaters and good listeners, which I think are all traits to be admired. But because they are not as likely as their extroverted peers… Continue reading Social Skills For Kids Who Are Introverts
How Much Quality Time Do Kids Need?
How Much Quality Time Do Kids Really Need? Quality Time Can Come With A Lot Of Stress There is immense pressure on us as parents to spend as much time as possible with our kids. AND to have that time filled with amazing activities and quality time. The incredible thing is- we’re spending twice the… Continue reading How Much Quality Time Do Kids Need?
What I Stand For
What do you stand for? Last week, literally everyone in my house was sick with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. There were 104 degree fevers, strep throat, and ear infections. If you’ve never had this plague sweep through your house, I pray it never does. It’s one of those horrendous bugs that lasts forever. It’s… Continue reading What I Stand For
What do you do about Father’s Day if Dad’s Not in the Picture?
Is There Another Way to “Do” Father’s Day? Families come in so many shapes and sizes- there should never be judgment about what your family looks like! Unfortunately, if you live in a non-traditional family, Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day) can leave you feeling ‘less than’ and that you’re missing something. Not a great feeling.… Continue reading What do you do about Father’s Day if Dad’s Not in the Picture?