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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I’m not an artist, but I can be creative
Fun art projects do not need an artistic touch. Here are some easy ones to do with your kids.
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Sensory Room Must Haves
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So many kids have sensory issues. They process sensory input in different ways than most people. Most of us have sensory preferences, we like spicy food, or to sleep with our feet outside of the blankets. For most of us...
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You Want Me To Do What???
Kids make crazy requests. What crazy things has your kid asked you do for them?
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