How to Start Removing the Junk Food From Your Diet

How to Start Removing the Junk Food From Your Diet

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Ditch the Junk for Lent: A 40 Day Challenge Today, for Christians around the world, is the first day of Lent. A 40 day/40 night period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Traditionally, an individual will pick up something to give up for Lent (and hopefully stick with giving that up after Lent is over). For me, this year, I’m resolving to ditch the junk for Lent. And by junk, I mean anything that isn’t healthy or useful in my life. This applies to food, clutter, items that I’ve been holding on to for whatever reason or another… you name it. As a family we’re taking steps this year to detoxify and with Lent here, I think that this is a perfect time to becoming really…

What Are the Benefits of Teaching Babies Sign Language?

What Are the Benefits of Teaching Babies Sign Language?

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Even if your child is not hearing impaired, I would highly recommend introducing sign language to your baby. This gives your baby another way to communicate before they have the words to do so and can also be an important tool later on in life. Who knows what they might encounter in a work place or school setting where the situation may call for some sign language skills. Aside from giving your child an early means of communication, there are many benefits of teaching babies sign language. Even if your child only knows a few signs or the alphabet, this can still be a huge help. For purposes of this post, I’m covering ASL or American Sign Language. When can babies learn sign language? I’m…

Freebie Friday: You Are Enough Printable Quote

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I hope that you all are having a wonderful Friday! Today’s freebie is all about celebrating you and to serve as a reminder that: you are enough. This free printable motherhood quote is meant to remind you that no matter what- you are enough. On those days when you’re at the end of your rope and ready to give in? Remember that you are enough. And yes, it is okay if everything is not perfect. As moms, we need to remind ourselves- that yes, you are enough. We only have 24 hours in the day and we do the best that we can everyday. So yes, you are enough. You are enough printable will be part of an ongoing series of motivational printable quotes. So…

Freebie Friday: Free Printable ASL Alphabet Flashcards Pack

Freebie Friday: Free Printable ASL Alphabet Flashcards Pack

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For myself and my nonverbal autistic daughter, American Sign Language was one of the first ways that we communicated at home. I was familiar with some basic ASL and thought, why not teach it to her? It worked out so well. The repetition of sign language was right up her learning alley and we learned quickly that it was so much easier on both of us. I hope that these free printable ASL flashcards will help you and your child as well. Please note that the flashcard featured in the below image is not the same set that you will receive.  Why teach ASL to kids? I have touched on the benefits of teaching babies sign language and we are still working on basic sign language with…

How to Create a Smarter Cleaning Schedule

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I would love to tell you that I clean on a daily basis, but that would be a flat out lie. I try to clean on a daily basis but that doesn’t always pan out how I would like. As I’d once read on the internet, cleaning with children around is like brushing your teeth with a mouthful of Oreo cookies. But that’s not for lack of trying. For me, it’s a matter of creating a smarter cleaning schedule. Sometimes trying to clean during the day, when she’s wide awake, makes absolutely no sense. I might get something done but I won’t get it all done. That’s all well and good but what else can I get done daily to help make the rest of…

Why Every Parent Should Try Positive Parenting

Why Every Parent Should Try Positive Parenting

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Is it possible to still be an eternal optimist while being an effective parent? For that matter, does one’s outlook have anything to do with how they parent? I would say yes it does matter and no, it doesn’t matter. I say this as a formal optimist turned realist who also tries to implement positive parenting techniques as I try to adapt as a modern day parent. My parenting style has changed and yes, it does have some variations between my two girls. Part of this has to do with Sweet B’s autism but I still try to be consistent with the two. From that perspective, I’ve found that positive parenting works for me and I consider it to be a desirable and good parenting…