How to Grow Your Toddler’s Confidence and Independence

How to Grow Your Toddler’s Confidence and Independence

Image credit Pixabay CC0 License The toddler years are some of the most magical times you will experience with your child, but also some of the most frustrating. You will likely get lots of kisses and cuddles from your little one, but also plenty of tears and tantrums too.  As your child moves from the baby stage into their toddler years, they are trying to make sense of the world. This is a time when children’s awareness of their surroundings is developing, and they are making sense of their environment and their place within it. They are curious about their surroundings, and will probably ask you lots of questions, ‘why, Mommy?’ is a phrase you will hear a lot! This curiosity can mean that they…

Looking Through The Issue: Preparing Your Children For A Massive Change In Life
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Looking Through The Issue: Preparing Your Children For A Massive Change In Life

Pexels – CC0 Licence When we think about the stress that we undergo during any change in life, we have to wonder how it affects our children. While we know first-hand the stress of parenting because of trials and tribulations our children are going through, when we are undergoing a massive change in life that they are a part of, it can be very difficult for them. But what can we do to ensure that our children can cope with the stress of change, and navigate these issues healthily? 3 tips for preparing your children for a massive change in life Breaking Down The Mysticism Sometimes it’s straightforward. If we are moving house, we can make the process as transparent as possible. In fact, your…

Planning A Smooth Move For Kids!

Planning A Smooth Move For Kids!

There is something exciting about moving to a new house and a new area when you’re an adult. The problems arise when you have children. Mostly, children adapt really well to new places, to change. However, there are the few that aren’t at all comfortable with adapting like that and find it really difficult to connect to a new place. Children may be easily adjusted, but that doesn’t mean that they find the overall experience a good one. You are the adult, so it’s up to you to make it as easy as possible for them. Whether you choose to hire a van or you choose to get a moving service to help you to pack up your worldly belongings and go, you have to…

One Important Step I Took for My Daughter’s Future
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One Important Step I Took for My Daughter’s Future

  After my daughter with autism turned 18, there were several things that I had to do for her future. Many of those things started well before she turned 18 and that included financial planning. But this one thing? This is one of the most important steps I took for my daughter’s future. Thanks to ABLEnow®  for sponsoring this conversation. I’m thrilled to be able to speak with you about it. My Best piece of advice for parents who have just received an autism diagnosis I want to start this by sharing a little bit of advice with you. This may seem like unnecessary advice. However, it’s one of those things that I’d wish I’d known about before. And it’s as simple as this: if…

How to Stay on Your HOA’s Good Side

How to Stay on Your HOA’s Good Side

When your home is part of a Homeowners Association, it can be either a blessing or a curse – or sometimes both. You can hear horror stories of overbearing HOAs that control the length of your grass down to the last 8th of an inch, but there are also plenty of HOAs that simply help to make the neighborhood better for everyone. If you belong to a Homeowners Association, staying on their good side makes it easier for you to exist peacefully and can also be useful when you need to ask for something or communicate with the board in any way. So how can you make sure you’re doing the right thing? Image from Pixabay – Pixabay License 4 simple tips for HOw to…

Get Ready For Cozy Nights In

Get Ready For Cozy Nights In

  Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels One of the best things about this time of year is enjoying all of the cozy nights in at home. You can make everything extra comfy, and relax in a way that’s just not possible over the warmer months. A night in is a great way to spend time with family, or just unwind on your own after a long day, and have a little ‘me time.’ Here are some of the ways you can celebrate the chilly seasons by having a night in at home.  6 Easy ways to get ready for Cozy nights in Get your home ready A home that’s clean and tidy will always be best to spend time in, so get organised before your cozy night…