Do you suspect that your child may have anxiety? Here are a few types of anxiety that kids may deal with and tips for parents on how to help.
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How to Recognize Common Types of Anxiety in Children

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We have covered anxiety in children with autism, but today we’re going to talk about the types of anxiety in children. Stress affects children in similar ways as adults. And anxiety is no different though it may manifest differently in children. As a child, I had terrible separation anxiety- especially on the first few days of school or summer camp.  I wasn’t a shy child but I was just a child that was very much attached to my mom. Squeaker will, at times, show signs of separation anxiety but so far it isn’t too bad. But that’s just one of the types of anxiety in children. Let’s look at a few more. What does anxiety look like in children? Children’s anxiety symptoms are typical of…

How to Help Your College Student Make the Most of Their College Living Space

How to Help Your College Student Make the Most of Their College Living Space

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  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. Going to college is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time in one’s life. For the student, it means another stage of life. And for parents, it also means another stage of life. When your college student decides to live on-campus in the dorms or off-campus in an apartment; you as a parent find yourself in a unique position. Sure, you may have already budgeted and prepared for more traditional college expenses, but what about furniture? Here’s a few tips to help your college student make the most of their college…

Living an organic lifestyle can be expensive, there's no doubt about that. Here are 7 ways to save money on organic groceries.

How To Save On Organic Groceries

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Sometimes when people think organic, they think it’s not budget friendly. And sometimes, this is true. Maybe all organic products aren’t budget friendly but is it worth it to go organic? I believe so. Today, I’m going talk about how to save on organic groceries, and specifically I want to talk about seven ways to save on organic groceries. It may not seem like much, but these are small steps that you can start today to save on organic groceries. Why Buy Organic Groceries? One reason that people don’t buy organic groceries is because they say it’s too expensive. And in some cases, yes, this is true. I used to work as a personal grocery shopper and I know the difference in price. But is…

How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

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The third trimester of pregnancy is your home-stretch. Unless you have a premature baby, the third trimester is when everything really starts to feel real. Not that your pregnancy wasn’t real to this point, of course. But now things are finally starting to come together. Your baby is more active. The second trimester, while it may have been your smooth-sailing period, has passed. Your due date is only weeks away. Now, while I’ve shared summer pregnancy tips before, this post is more about how to handle the third trimester of pregnancy in the summer. Nearing the end of your pregnancy in the summertime is something most women prefer to avoid, but don’t always have a choice about. Summer is beautiful, and a favorite season for…

How to Eat Gluten Free or Paleo on a Budget

How to Eat Gluten Free or Paleo on a Budget

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Inside: If you are considering a gluten free diet for your autistic child or you have a gluten intolerance and need to be gluten free, I would encourage you to take a look at this guide on how to eat gluten free on a budget.  I’ve been going back and forth on whether or not I should start Sweet B on a gluten free diet. I’ve read a few studies about the benefits of going gluten free with the suspected connection to leaky gut syndrome in autistic individuals. There are even a few leaky gut cookbooks or gluten free cookbooks that I’ve thought about picking up to help the process. I’ll also be the first to admit that one of the main things that’s holding me…

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

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In a society where there is still an attitude and sense of entitlement, parents may face the difficult task of un-spoiling their children. I admit, as a child, I was probably a little spoiled but my parents also put their foot down on more than one occasion. The lesson stuck and I learned to wait until it was time. I also learned to appreciate what I already had- which was plenty. Now, as a mom, I want to instill those same values of having an attitude of gratitude and earning what you have, and appreciating what you already have. In fact, I’d say that being grateful is a key part of raising kids with character. Here are a few ways to raise grateful kids in…