He Could Do It If He Wanted…Why Kids Struggle, Sometimes

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One thing that really irritates me is that so many people say things like, “He’s just not trying hard enough! I know he can do this if he wants to!  He did just fine yesterday, why is he choosing to...

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Stop Judging My Parenting

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The moment you get pregnant and share it with the world, you start getting judged.  You get judged for what you eat and drink, how much or how little you exercise, what clothes you wear…the list goes on and on....

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How to Make and Use a Calming Corner

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So maybe you have heard of a calming corner but don’t know how to make one or use it well.  I will show you an example of one and how to use it.  A calming corner is a special place...

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More Than the Typical Two’s

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When my son was born we soon knew he was more than a typical baby.  He could hold up his body weight on his legs and roll over at 3 days old.  He was always too strong.  As an early...

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