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My Child’s IEP…What Can I Ask To Be On It?
Don't miss this list of 75+ Accommodations & Modifications does your child have an IEP? Navigating the world with a child who has disabilities is already challenging. Our job as parents is to help advocate for our children to get the supports they need to succeed....
How To Raise Confident Kids
ARE YOUR KIDS CONFIDENT? Do you want to raise confident kids? Confidence is a trait that helps us to be willing to try new things, cope with our mistakes, feel a sense of self-worth and be resilient in times of trouble. It is also a trait that must be developed. We...
Good Manners: The Key To Saving Our Economy
Do you teach your kids good manners? Who would have thought that “please” and “thank you” could be two of the most powerful words that you could teach your children? I have had multiple experiences in the last few months that tell me that people are just not...
Kids Summer Movie Suggestions
Need Summer Movie Suggestions? Does your family enjoy summer movies? My whole family does. A summer movie often includes a message of love, acceptance and perseverance. There are some new movies out this summer but don’t forget about the old standards. Many good...
7 Reasons The Transition to Middle School Is Scary
Is your child going to transition to Middle School? Does this send chills down your spine? It is hard not to recollect our own Middle School experiences and wonder if our children can survive this time. Here are 7 Reasons why the transition to Middle...
Encourage Kids To Play Outdoors
Outdoor play! Do your kids play with other kids outside, in your neighborhood? Is there a group of kids that roam the neighborhood asking others to play? Does this happen without adults interfering or trying to control the play happening between the...
Do You Have Parenting Support?
Finding A Circle of Parenting Support- Who is in your circle of parenting support? What does that mean? Why is it important? As moms, we try to be it all, know it all and do it all. Why is that? I truly think it is in our genes. After 26 years of being a parent, I...
Soothing Anxiety in Middle School
Middle school anxiety? Ahh, the lovely years of Middle School. Is it surprising that during middle school our children are feeling an increase in anxiety? As a parent you may struggle on how to help your child because some of the same techniques you...
Playing Pretend To Travel The World
Learning by playing pretend travel Playing Pretend was one of my favorite pastimes as a kid. This week we have a guest author, Nancy Moore from Around The World At The Weekend. Nancy is sharing her wonderful experiences playing pretend as a way to travel around the...
7 Multi-Generational Fun Family Activities
Fun Family Activities Finding fun family activities for everyone is challenging. Your family may be like mine where the ages range from a one-year-old to a 66-year-old. When we are together, we want to include everyone in our fun activities so that good memories are...