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Here’s How To Throw The Ultimate Birthday Party For A Child With Sensory Needs

When moms think birthday parties they often think of bright colors, noise making devices, and a lot of children! But for children with a sensory processing disorder, being around large noisy groups with bright lights and sounds can be overwhelming, and produce deep anxiety. The good news is, a child […]

Woman’s Passion for Helping Children Proves That One Person Can Make a Difference

Woman’s Passion for Helping Children Proves That One Person Can Make a Difference

  The world can be a frightening place in which to raise children these days. We’re surrounded by scary headlines in the news and stories on social media, and it sometimes leads us to wonder what has happened to human decency. But one woman is making national headlines for being […]

How To Have Precious Moments With Our Kids On Tough Days

How To Have Precious Moments With Our Kids On Tough Days

Getting ready to leave for a day trip with kids can be one of the most stressful experiences of a mom’s life. Why? Because kids love to do anything and everything but get ready and walk out the door. However, when your son decides to performs science experiments on the […]

Moms – Here’s Why You Must Make Date Nights With Your Husband A Priority 

Moms – Here’s Why You Must Make Date Nights With Your Husband A Priority 

Moms have it busy – from feeding little mouths to keeping the home clean – and working in between – it seems as if moms barely have time for themselves. And to actually go out on a date with their husband seems utterly impossible. But the truth is, as busy […]

How To Talk With Your Teen When They Make A Mistake Without Crushing Their Spirit

How To Talk With Your Teen When They Make A Mistake Without Crushing Their Spirit

Being a mom of a teenager can be tough – especially with a teen who always seems to be pushing the limits on just how far they can go.  And while discipline is an important part of parenting – it isn’t always the first tool to use when your teen […]

Motherhood Is Instinctual – Navigating Modern Life Is Not

Motherhood Is Instinctual – Navigating Modern Life Is Not

From the first time you lay eyes on your baby, a bond forms like you have never felt before.  An intense drive pushes you to do whatever possible to provide for your new little one.  It’s hard to imagine that life could be tougher with a sweet little soul blessing […]

We’re Surrounded by Scary News – How Do We Help Our Kids Process It?

We’re Surrounded by Scary News – How Do We Help Our Kids Process It?

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you know it can be a frightening time to raise children. Although there have always been dangers out there, we now live in a world of constant information overload and instantaneous media coverage. So what’s the best approach for helping our kids when […]

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They May Be a Modern “Oddity,” But These Families Have a Lot to Teach Us

  Being a parent brings with it the greatest joy in the world, but realistically, it can also be stressful. Add in working full-time, taking care of a household, and all the other responsibilities, and it can be downright overwhelming. But, ironically, large families seem to balance it all a […]

A Negative Term Can Actually Be a Positive Step Toward Independence

A Negative Term Can Actually Be a Positive Step Toward Independence

One of the great joys of parenting is watching our children learn – and master – a new skill. It starts with them crawling, walking, and talking – and we let them practice under our watchful eye until they get it right and they move on to the next skill. […]

How To Discipline A Child with ADHD

How To Discipline A Child with ADHD

Every parent has a different way they discipline their child, but some parents unknowingly cause more harm than good. From grounding their children to screaming at them, to expecting them to behave a certain way without telling them ahead of time their expectations, many children become confused during the discipline […]