Tag: parenting
Tip-Toeing Towards an Empty Nest: Questions & Unexpected Answers
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...















