Are you new to the world of parenting an autistic child? Come take a walk with me as I explore autism from A to Z.

Autism A to Z

Autism is a topic that we do talk about regularly here on Kori at Home as it’s a major part of our daily life. Because of that, when the A to Z challenge came up in April of 2015, I decided to join in with the topic of autism. It felt like a good fit since April also happens to be Autism Awareness Month, and so the series: Autism A to Z was born. While I was writing this series, I also realized that there were so many other things I wanted to cover with some letters. That’s why, I’ll also have additions to this page. A – 10 Myths About Autism B – B is for Behavior C – C is for Comorbitidy D…

Let's face it, even as a stay at home mom, sometimes we need a break from playing. Here are fun things to do with your toddler that they can also do alone or with minimal adult participation.

Fun Things To Do With Your Toddler That Won’t Drive You Crazy

While it may be so easy and simple to just hand your toddler an iPad or Kindle, keeping them busy and occupied doesn’t always have to involve a screen. There’s nothing wrong with some screen time, just be sure that it’s in moderation. But how then, do you keep them occupied? Well, aside from some good old fashioned play time indoors, there are plenty of ways to keep your toddler busy. Some things are hands on, and why not? I have just as much fun coloring or playing with playdough as my toddler does. Other things you may need to do with your toddler and that’s okay too. They’re only young once and sometimes we might take for granted the opportunities that we have to…

Playing is incredibly important for your child's development. Here are a few ways to encourage your kids to play outdoors.

How to Encourage Your Kids to Play Outdoors

Remember when we talked about why play is important for kids? If you don’t, that’s okay! The American Academy of Pediatrics says that: Playing is an effective way for children to learn how to work together in groups, to give and take, and to resolve conflicts. Free play also encourages decision making, an essential life skill. Even though it may not seem like it, kids really do learn a lot through playing. And for kids, playing really is serious business. With the warmer weather hopefully settling in here in New York, I’m hoping to get my kids outdoors more to play. Doctors, educators, and experts in childcare believe modern changing lifestyles have a negative effect on the health and wellbeing of children. Children and youth…

I'm sharing my most recent income and traffic report for Kori at Home and also sharing my goals for the next month. What big things are you planning?

May 2016 Income and Traffic Report + Goals for June

Okay, so while I’ve been sporadic with posting my monthly goals (May Goals & February Goals), I also haven’t posted an income report since February… which was really the income report for January. I would love to tell you that this is more of a priority for me, but it isn’t. Yes, I do enjoy sharing and I enjoy answering any questions… so maybe that will give me the motivation I need. Anyway. From here one out, when I remember to do them, these reports will be broken down as such: Previous month’s income received and expenses out Previous month’s traffic Goals for next month So let’s get started! Income Earned and Expenses for May I’d love to tell you that May was an average…

Does your indoor cat have a sense of wanderlust? I'm sharing ideas for how to bring the outdoors to your indoor cat.

How to Bring the Outdoors to Your Indoor Cat

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PawsToSavor #CollectiveBias I have a wannabe outdoor cat. Abby, my shorthaired tabby cat, has been with me since she was about 2 months old. I was the first human in our household to really bond with her and though I’ve never been much of a cat person; I would consider her to be my cat. In fact, she’s responsible for changing my views on cats and has become a very treasured member of the family. But, let’s get back to the wannabe outdoor cat thing. Abby is an indoor cat. She has been an indoor cat since she was brought home. She’s also incredibly curious, like most cats…

Along with pregnancy, comes pain. And while we're aware that labor will be painful, pregnancy brings it's own set of pain.

How to Manage Pregnancy and Labor Pain

Along with pregnancy, comes unexpected pain. Of course, we’re aware that labor will be painful. Most women have heard horror stories or at least know of one woman who has given birth in her lifetime. The pain that comes along with pregnancy may resemble other pain that we’ve dealt with. But it’s also different. Your body is shifting and stretching, after all, to accommodate the growing life inside of you. But what kind of pain can be expected during pregnancy, and equally important; what type of relief is there? We’re going to explore how to manage your pregnancy and labor pain. Both with and without drugs. Pregnant during the summer? Be sure to check out my summer pregnancy survival tips. Pregnancy Pain Management There are…