Tag: parenting

Tip-Toeing Towards an Empty Nest: Questions & Unexpected Answers

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I go for walks just about every week.  Those 45 minutes to an hour help to clear my mind while having some much-treasured alone...

IEP? 504? Can Someone Please Explain What This Means?

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IEP? 504?  Can someone please explain what this means for my child and their success in school?? Of course, I can! I have been teaching...

Eczema Awareness Month: Our Family’s Personal Journey

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When my daughter was 24 months old, I found large red welts on the back of her legs.  Soon after she started developing severe...

Becoming a Step-Mom: The Best Advice I Ever Received

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As a little girl, you don't dream of being a step-mom.  You dream of being a mom.   That, at least, was my dream.  But...

Sugar & Cavity Prevention: Ask Dr. Bob About Halloween Candy

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I have such fond memories of Halloween.  Every year, my sister and I would work on our homemade costumes (which are the best kind!)...

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Celebrating People’s Abilities

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October typically brings me to a fresh awareness of a few things.  I know the fall season officially kicks off at the end of...

Schoolwork and Homework: Set up Systems for Success

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I love walking into a super organized classroom!  It feels calm, clear and everyone knows what to expect.  I love creating simple systems with...

From 0-20: Food and Exercise Habits to Grow Your Kids to...

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Health has so many definitions.  But no matter how you look at it, good food and exercise habits are the foundation for our health,...

Scary Allergies, Careful Parent–Some Helpful Tips

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My daughter, as I have told you before has severe eczema, but she also suffers from severe allergies. Although eczema is hard to deal...

Minimalism With Kids: Practical Ways to Embrace Life With Less

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I do this thing, where I can't sit and be productive unless I have cleared out the clutter in my workspace. I used to think...