Typical New Year’s Eve events involve alcohol, a late night out, and tons of traffic – basically not a family-friendly event But ringing in the New Year is an exciting time where you can look back at all the ways you have grown together as a family and all the […]
Materialism has a way of creeping in the holidays like no other time of the year, and it’s easy to go a little overboard. Your kids may give you a ten foot long list for Santa of their “favorite” toys, or you may have had them circle in a magazine […]
Getting into the holiday spirit usually means attending lots of holiday events, on top of trying to maintain your own traditions. Nobody wants to slave over an oven for two hours when it took almost that long to convince your daughter to wear the $30 Christmas dress you bought […]
As you enjoy gathering with your friends and family this Christmas season, not everyone has a family or a place to go. From the elderly woman next store who just lost her husband, to the single college gal down the street whose family is out of state, Christmas can feel […]
Christmas time is almost here, and children are being blasted with ads encouraging them to pressure mom and dad to buy them the latest and greatest. The truth is, many households are already drowning in stuff – and many of the toys children own they don’t even play with. But […]
The Christmas season is full of excitement and entertainment – from bright lights to the sounds of busy shoppers and Christmas music – all 5 senses are put to use during the holidays. But for a child with sensory processing disorder this is an absolute nightmare. In fact, many children […]
Children are often categorized as outgoing and full of energy – but it’s important to remember every child is wired differently. There are children who are more quiet and shy, and don’t tend to speak up or be overly social. The sad thing is, many educators and adults think there […]
With all of the exciting things going on for families this time of year, sometimes it’s nice to find a quiet activity that everyone enjoys. Many families enjoy the tradition of going to the movies on a cold day over the kids’ Christmas break, or even on Christmas Day after […]
Getting a gift of love, time, or experience is hands down the most beneficial for our children. But knowing that isn’t going to stop the flood of toys coming your way this holiday season. It seems impossible to escape all the well-meaning gifts from friends and family, leaving the question […]
As Christmas approaches, it is important to think of those who are not blessed with the joy of spending the season surrounded by family. Most importantly, the children who do not have the support and guidance needed to grow into successful, independent adults. There are many reasons that children may […]