Tag: children
Asperger’s Syndrome: Raising a Child With Invisible Autism
Parenting a child with special needs is always difficult. But parenting a special needs child with a condition that isn’t always obvious is especially...
5 Ways Kids Can Build Relationships During the COVID-19 Quarantine
This has been... interesting? Right? This whole "can't-leave-your-house-or-hug-people-or-do-playdates-or-send-your-kids-to-school" thing. I have four children (ages 3-6) who are usually in a school they love or...
Distance Learning: Confessions of a Teacher During Quarantine
So from one day to the next, we Miami teachers became distance learning teachers.
My first thought? Um, what in the world is going on?...
Celebrating Birthdays During Social Distancing: 5 Tips for Making it Special
Parties may be canceled, but celebrations are not! That's my mantra right now. With social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, it may feel impossible to...
A Socially Distant Passover: Making It One to Remember
So, we are staying home for (at least) another month and have to celebrate the holiday without our extended family. Is anyone else kind...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April was deemed National Child Abuse Prevention Month by The Children's Bureau with efforts to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect nationally....
Ask Dr. Bob: Maintaining Healthy Oral Habits & Routines
These last couple of weeks have been challenging for all of us. My kids and I were on our way home from a Target...
Keeping Routines While in Quarantine
What a crazy couple of weeks this has been. I don't think any of us saw this coming. It's so unreal, and at times...
Theme Week: Your Spring Break Contingency Plan
This post was originally written in March 2020, but these spring break theme week ideas continue to be a hit!
So, your spring break plans...
Household Chores: The Importance of Involving Your Kids
"Kids who help around the house grow up to be more successful and happier adults."
As I have told you before, I am a mom...