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Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Social Development
This post is the last of a 5-part series about getting your preschooler ready for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “Mommy –...
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What do you REALLY need for a new baby?
Congratulations to our friend, Nicole, over at HaltonRecycles who recently had a baby! Nicole wrote a post (check it out here) about making economical purchases in an environmentally responsible way....
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Surviving the Cottage with a Baby
My husband just cannot get excited about sleeping outside and so instead of camping, our yearly summer tradition is “cottaging.” The cottage itself is never anything fancy. It just needs to have beds...
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Preparing for a New Sibling
My second baby is due very soon and I’ve got a lot on my mind. I’m not so worried about loving the baby as much as my first – everyone has reassured me that the heart just grows to expand, … Continue...
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Learning to be a lifesaver, not just for the professionals
We’ve all had a child get hurt, and it’s often followed by these words “I turned my back for 5 seconds.” And it’s true, accidents happen, very quickly. We know we won’t be able to save our kids from...
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Great tips for reducing your child’s anxiety at the dentist
So your child had their first dental visit and things went well…yay! Or maybe things didn’t go that well and now it’s time for their next appointment. Whether it’s for a routine check-up, cleaning or...
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Preparation! The key to a positive camp experience for your child with...
Deciding on the right camp for your child with special needs is the first step to having a positive camp experience. Now that you have done your research and selected the perfect camp, what’s next?...
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Top 3 “Big Kid Skills” to learn before Kindergarten
Pumpkin starts Kindergarten in September. <gulp> The hardest part about the kindergarten experience might not be what you would expect. For many children, it is the independence. Learning how to...
View ArticleThrough loss we grow
My father-in-law recently died. His diagnosis 4 years ago had hit me like a punch to the stomach. At that moment my mind jumped immediately to the end of his life and inside I panicked. My very happy...
View ArticleIt is possible! Tips for traveling with kids who have special needs
With the school break coming up fast, many families are preparing to travel. When you have a child with special needs, or even a child who struggles with transitions, you know there’s more to consider...
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