There’s nothing more annoying than running a cycle of dishes in your dishwasher, only to take them out and realize they’re far from clean. Old food encrusted on a bowl, spots all over the glassware… It’s frustrating and a waste of time. When I was shopping at our local Walmart, I picked up a bottle […]
Our Four Year Old Preschool Curriculum Changes; A Little Deeper and a Little More Fun!
Structure is not my strong suit. I like to be laid back and flexible. Sometimes it’s the only way I can manage to keep my patience with the chaos surrounding me. But I also long for a bit of a schedule, a plan, an idea of what to expect. So as the new school […]
Building Fine Motor Skills to make Future Handwriting a Snap!
I never thought my primary concern for my preschool son would be his ability to control a pencil and write. Well, after being diagnosed with SPD it became obvious that he struggles with body awareness. I find it most evident in his fine motor skills. I found myself on a quest to find the best […]
Yoga for Kids: A Sensory Input Goldmine!
For a lot of people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the term yoga is… hippies stretching in tight pants. While that’s certainly true, the benefits of yoga cross social and generational lines. As a sensory parent, I’m always looking for FUN ways to give my son sensory input. Yoga is […]
Clean Eating: Where to Begin and How to Not Give Up in the Process
“You are what you eat!” Pretty scary phrase right? We all want to eat healthy food, but there are so many stumbling blocks. Time, money, knowledge, and will power probably top the lists. When our family started our natural living journey a couple years back, I knew food would be the toughest category to tackle […]
We’re Not as Normal as We Look: The Reality of Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
“My son has been diagnosed with something called Sensory Processing Disorder.” This is how so many conversations start when trying to explain my son’s needs and behavior to strangers. It can be an awkward conversation because, to so many on the outside looking in, my son doesn’t seem to have a “Disorder“. A lot of […]
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Weaning a Toddler
Breastfeeding a toddler can be a lonely undertaking. One by one, the moms that were breastfeeding right alongside you drop out of the game for various reasons. While at first people may be impressed with how long you’ve stuck with it, eventually the approval changes to questions or even out and out disgust. When you do finally decide […]
Preschool Beach Unit: Getting Kids Excited to Visit the Beach
Summer time and a beach vacation just seem to go hand in hand. The fun can be super educational too! Check out some of my favorite beach learning and play ideas from other bloggers. Preschool Beach Unit Activities: Have any broken crayons? Make these gorgeous beach themed crayons with them. Directions at Pint-Sized Treasures. This […]
An Awesome-Sauce Book! Though I’m a Little Bias…
Blogging is a team sport. I’ve been totally blown away by the cooperation and generosity of other bloggers. I’m so excited to introduce you to one of these major collaborations! (And I got to be a part of it!) Ninety-four, (yes, 94!) bloggers got together to compile a monster book of learning and play activities. It’s […]
Ten Thoughts that Ran through My Head When I Found Out I’ll be a Mom of ALL Boys
I always wanted to know as soon as possible. When the ultrasound technician asked if we wanted to find out the gender of our unborn child, I’ve always replied with a hearty “Yes!” With our first, I desperately wanted a boy. Success! With the second, I was on the fence. I wanted two boys as […]
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