10 Healthy Eating Habits to Start Today

10 Healthy Eating Habits to Start Today

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Children learn best by example, right? But sometimes we might question how much they’re really soaking up. Sure, we can tell them things or explain things to them; but the lesson will stick better when we show them. This applies to so many areas of life, including our habits.  We all have our good and bad habits, I know I have my fair share of bad habits in addition to the good ones. Though I’d like to think that the good outweighs the bad. It is up to us to choose whether or not we want healthy eating habits incorporated to our daily lives. Here are 10 healthy eating habits to start today. Maybe you’re already doing some of them or all of them and…

Toddlers and Tooth Decay Tips and Advice

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As parents, we have an instinctive concern for our children, and if anyone is at risk of tooth decay, a toddler would be at the top of the list. One must be very careful about the amount of sugar a young child consumes, as a sugary diet is the main cause of tooth decay, and with that in mind, here are a few things you can do to prevent the onset of tooth decay. Regular Dental Examinations – This is important for everyone, especially toddlers, and should your dentist notice crooked teeth coming through, a corrective device like Invisalign will help the teeth to straighten. The first few years of a child’s life are critical regarding teeth, and if decay is noticed, the dentist would…

Ways To Keep Your Brain Active When Working From Home

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Working from home is great for those who aren’t suited to a 9-5 job. You get to choose your own hours, and because you’re your own boss, you have complete control over how you work. Although sometimes, procrastination can slip in and you may find your brain turning to mush. So here are some ways to keep your brain active when working from home. Image Source Do Something To Distract You From Work There will come a point during the day, where you lose your focus. It happens to all of us, and that’s totally fine! You just need to be able to get back onto the motivational horse, and the best way to do that is by doing something completely different from work to…

8 Steps to Creating a Neurodiverse Family Budget

8 Steps to Creating a Neurodiverse Family Budget

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Creating a family budget may seem like an overwhelming thought. But, it is possible so long as you keep your financial goals in mind. And take baby steps. In fact, the first time we created a family budget; we didn’t do very well with it. Some months we were definitely okay and other months, well, it was as if the budget never existed. Also remember that by creating a budget, you aren’t sacrificing your entire life. You also aren’t handcuffed to your budget. But if the idea of living within your budget gives you anxiety, give yourself a little breathing room at the beginning and gradually work your way into your budget. It all starts with creating a family budget that everyone can agree on….

Is my child autistic or just shy? Looking for social signs of autism

Is my child autistic or just shy? Looking for social signs of autism

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When it comes to looking for the initial signs of autism in children, we often look for the developmental delays first. And this makes sense, right? Autism, after all, is a developmental disorder. But, what else are we looking for? What else should parents be concerned about? With my daughter, she had a regression in speech.  Other signs to look for include delays in social skills or social signs of autism.  Delayed Social Signs of Autism In addition to some of the other red flags such as speech regression, here are a few of the social signs of autism: This will look different, of course, depending on the age of the child. A toddler, for example, is still very concerned about themselves. The world, in…

Protecting Kids From Extreme Heat

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Most kids love summer. They look forward to a long period out of school. They enjoy light evenings when they can stay up later and play outside for longer. They love hanging out in the garden, playing with water, and having fun with their outdoor toys. You might have a family summer holiday planned, and plenty of day trips to exciting attractions to look forward to. Parenting can even seem easier in summer when we can save money by spending days in the garden, and pass the time with lazy afternoons outdoors. There’s less pressure to have big plans for weekends when your kids are happy in your garden with a bucket of water and some cups.  Photo Credit – https://unsplash.com/photos/R_BLOGXpsOg But, at some point,…