20 Budget Friendly Screen Free Activities for Your Child

20 Budget Friendly Screen Free Activities for Your Child

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While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the occasional screen time for your child, they definitely need a break from it. But, soon enough, you’re sure to hear “I’m bored” or “there’s nothing to do” … Really? As a child, one of my favorite things to do was to go outside and get on my bike. I get it though, times have changed. It’s unfortunate, but it’s true. Sometimes we may even fear as parents that we can’t let our kids go out unsupervised without fear of a neighbor calling CPS. So how do we combat screen time? I’m sharing 20 screen free activities for your child that you can try at home. 20 Fun Budget Friendly and Screen Free Activities for Kids 1) Make paper…

Easing Your Child’s Back to School Nerves

Easing Your Child’s Back to School Nerves

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The first day back to school, for me, was usually nerve wrecked. And up until I hit 6th grade, I was that child who was dropped off with tears. Even if I had some friends in class or had met my teacher previously. By mid-morning, I was usually okay, but my morning tears would continue through the first week of school. My mom was incredibly patient with me but she also didn’t draw out the drop off. And eventually, I was able to get to school on my own or with a group of friends. Just in case you have a child like this, I’m sharing my tips on motherhood for easing your child’s back to school nerves. School can be very scary thing for…

How To Discipline Your Toddler Through The Terrible Twos

How To Discipline Your Toddler Through The Terrible Twos

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When babies enter the phase of toddlerhood (which in itself is debatable) you may begin to encounter some behavioral issues that you hadn’t seen in your precious tot before. Things like biting others or hitting. Believe it or not, these are things that a typically developing toddler will do at some point. You may see it in the so-called Terrible Twos or you may see it when your toddler becomes a threenager overnight. But how do you tackle these issues? Are toddlers capable of understanding consequences for their actions? To some extent, yes, I believe that they are. Staying consistent and starting early are two keys when it concerns how to discipline your toddler. Common Toddler Discipline Issues Though it may seem that toddlers have…

3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules
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3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules

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I’ve said it before and honestly, I think it’s worth repeating: we could all do with a little bit of routine and structure.  Autistic children thrive with routines and predictability. As a parent of a non-verbal autistic child, I have learned this first hand. Sometimes the hard way. But it became more of a matter of altering the environment to better work for my daughter. Whether it’s at home or school, my autistic child benefits from visual schedules. And what better way than to use free printables for autistic children to set those schedules up. 3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules It may seem like common sense. At least for me. I’ve come to know that my daughter is more of a…

Real Life Parenting Struggles in a Nuerodiverse Family

Real Life Parenting Struggles in a Nuerodiverse Family

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The time is 2016. I was undiagnosed at that point with my autistic daughter recently turning 15 and my neurotypical daughter the tender age of 3. Does any of this sound familiar? “No,” my 3 year old replies defiantly, her arms crossed and a scowl on her face. She replies, mind you, from the designated break corner in the living room- free from distractions or toys. At one point, there was tidy stack of books in this corner. But she’s long since thrown those to another area of the living room. One or two of them have even landed near the original pile of toys that lead to this whole situation in the first place. One simple request, “Can you clean up your toys?” And…

Back to School Transition Tips for Autistic Kids

Back to School Transition Tips for Autistic Kids

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Sweet B was 3 when she started preschool and honestly? I will remember that day like it was yesterday. That day was quite possibly one of the most difficult for her and for me and if you’d like, you can read about our story here.. Prior to that, she had stayed at home with me while her team of therapists came in and out of the house. But, after meeting with the Early Intervention team, it was decided that going to a special needs preschool program would be best. Thanks to V, I was already somewhat familiar with the special education process at the early childhood level. But, because had already been in daycare, the transition to preschool was easy. Today I want to share…