How to Explain Death to Children

How to Explain Death to Children

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In the aftermath of the Paris attacks in 2015, and with everything else that grabs our attention on the news, and of course in every day life; death is something that we must face. For many, death is their biggest fear. But what about children? Certainly they’re aware, to some degree, of what’s going on around them. And children, by their very nature, are curious and they’re going to ask questions. So where does a parent start when it comes to the topic of how to explain death to children? We’re going to look at that topic today and hopefully come up with a few strategies to help. Your approach to the subject may vary a little depending on your spiritual beliefs. Some cultures actually…

In part three of our series about raising a money savvy kid, we're going to talk about when to teach your child about money. And believe it or not, yes you can and should start young.

When to Teach Kids About Money

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Welcome back to part three of our Raising Money Savvy Kids series! We’ve covered how to teach kids to be money smart, and last week we touched upon why it’s important to teach kids about money. Today we’re going to get into when to teach kids about money. Am I suggesting that you attempt to teach your toddler or newborn? Absolutely not. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t start young when it comes to teaching kids about money. When To Teach Kids About Money You might be surprised to learn that you can start teaching your child about money when they’re two years old. While your child may be older than that right now, it’s important to get started teaching them about money as…

How WAHMS Can Utilize Zeqr

How WAHMS Can Utilize Zeqr

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Have you heard of Zeqr? It’s is a new global knowledge hub set to change how people across the world exchange information. Zeqr allows experts in any field to create classes and deliver their knowledge via one-to-one live video sessions to those seeking their advice. And thanks to Blog Meets Brand for the opportunity to try out this service as an expert. Yes, you read that right. I used the “E” word. But that’s how I had to approach this because Zeqr is looking for the experts. It’s something that I’ve been hesitant to embrace. That was until I realized that maybe I do have some areas of expertise. Parenting Parenting an autistic child Balancing work/life (working on that) Self care Fitness/Wellness at home (for the…

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Free Resources for Families of Autistic Children

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Raising children is not cheap and raising a child with autism can be particularly expensive. I’m sharing some of my favorite free resources for families with autism in hopes to alleviate some of that financial strain. Next up in our Autism A to Z series is the letter F. And as I was trying to come up with a theme for today, I realized F could stand for a few things. Free and families stood out the most to me after brainstorming a list so there you have it. Today, I’m bringing you a few of my favorite free resources for families with autism. Some of these I’ve used myself, a few I’ve created, but all of the ones listed are definitely recommended for any…

Ten Things That You Can Do to Support a Parent of a Child with Autism

Ten Things That You Can Do to Support a Parent of a Child with Autism

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As an autism mom, I often hear advice that’s meant to be helpful or guiding in some form or another. As a mom of an individual with autism, I really hear a lot of ‘helpful’ advice, mostly from well meaning people. Sometimes, I genuinely do think that they’re trying to be helpful, and other times it’s all I can do to keep a straight face. More often than not, I’d like to be able to say here’s how you can help. With that being said, I’d like to offer my own take on Ten Things That You Can Do for a Parent with a Child with Autism. And don’t forget to check out my autism resources and inspiration for more posts like this. Ten Things…

Looking for a fun family movie night idea? Check out our tips for a kid friendly luau theme.

How to Host a Kid Friendly Luau Themed Movie Night Party

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #YourTaxCash #CollectiveBias Do you remember when I talked about how I was planning to make the most of our tax refund? Well, let’s revisit that. By purchasing a Samsung Galaxy 5 On5 (at a retail price of $119) with Walmart Family Mobile for my business; we have so much more left over. (All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to Walmart Family Mobile or your local Walmart for current pricing.) And because Walmart Family Mobile bills you later, I just had to pay for: My…