Hey! Sometimes I come across a great article or blog & just have to share it with my readers. If you have an aggressive or anxious child, check out this article. It’s such a great reminder of what the child...
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Avoid the “Summer Slide” with summer skills practice
It’s summer! YAY!! Time for sun shine, beaches, pools and fun! Many parents also fear that their children are going to lose some of the skills they learned during the school year. Fear no more! Here are some easy ways...
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Why Kids Lie and What You Can Do About it
Lying, this is a very emotionally charged topic. I see so many parents getting very upset about lying. It is seen as a horrid character flaw. I’d like to share with you why I don’t think we need to get...
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Does Your Child Have ADHD or is it Something Else?
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Is it ADHD? Suspecting your child may have ADD/ADHD is scary. Having someone else tell you they suspect it can be horrifying. If you don’t have personal experience with it or experience as a parent, the first time will probably...
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It’s OK to Ask for Help! You Are Not Alone!
Hello, My name is Tara and I’m a recovering “do it all by myself-er” If there aren’t meetings for people like me their should be! (Maybe I should just start one myself! ha!) I grew up thinking I had to...
Continue ReadingSensory Activites for Every Kid!
Recently I hosted a parent/child play group at my children’s daycare, the topic was activities that incorporate all the senses. I thought I’d post the list here. It is very important that ALL children get many opportunities to explore each...
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My Mission, Why I blog
My mission, the reason I blog…My main goal with my blog is to reach out to parents and bring them hope. Raising kids is so hard! It can feel so isolating. It boggles my mind how isolating it is, when...
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No More Standardized Testing!
I hate how focused so many schools are on standardized testing. These tests are often the focus of the teaching in the classroom for most of the year. The teachers feel the pressure from the administration. The administrators feel the...
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What’s Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Sleep?
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So many kids have a hard time falling and staying asleep. There are many things that can be getting the in way of a good night’s rest. Hopefully I can give you some tips on helping your child get to...
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