Health & Wellbeing

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Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence + “Emotions On Faces” Activity Book

Emotional intelligence is defined as: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically and I...

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Help Your Kids Make Healthy Snack Choices

We all know that our kids learn by example, but we can be unaware of some of the bad examples we're setting. For instance,...

Beat The Heat: Keeping the Kids Cool During A Heat Wave

No, it's not just you. Record-breaking heat waves have been happening all across the world this summer. And even the most prepared folks have...

Perfect Your Pout with Homemade Orange & Vanilla Lip Scrub

Dry cracked lips can be a problem not only during the winter but during the summertime too. That’s why I always have a tub...

Create A Sensory Room at Home Without Breaking the Bank

Sensory rooms are frequently found at therapy centers where children and adults with autism and other developmental or communication disorders receive support, but they...

How to Create the Perfect Mom Cave In 5 Simple Steps

As much as we love our kids – we all need that safe place where we can go without any distraction to have a...

5 Tips for Planning Your Wedding with Food Sensitivities in Mind

Planning a wedding is both a daunting undertaking and an exciting creative project. In fact, most couples book their reception venue soon after their...

10 Things Not To Say When Someone Shares Their Kid Has Autism

I don't expect everyone to be knowledgeable about autism if they don't have someone autistic in their life, but - Please, please, please, if...

Stay Sane & Productive as a Work-at-Home Mom

Being a parent is a tough enough job as it is. But when you throw work into the mix -- and have to deal...

14 Drama Free Ways To Encourage Kids to Eat Veggies

There is no magic formula to changing unhealthy eating habits. Most children (and us parents!) slide into them over time, and it is better...

Ten Easy Tips for Inclusive Playdates

A guest post by By: Cara N. Koscinski MOT, OTR/L Playdates are beneficial for ALL children to practice critical social skills on which future relationships...

Health Conditions Poor Oral Health Can Exacerbate

How many of you can honestly say that you take proper care of your oral health? Come on, be honest with me here guys!...

Tips for A Calming Bedtime Routine

When I was first asked if I would like to review the Twilight Turtle Tunes T3, I wasn't sure I was the right person...

A Rice Krispies Story That Proves #MomsJustKnow

It sounds like an exaggeration, saying that our family wouldn't function without Rice Krispies but having a son with autism who has limited tastes...

Stress & Kids: What Every Parent Should Know

We rarely, if ever, think about kids experiencing stress or the potential effects that stress might have on them. When we think of stress...

4 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year

Oral Care Habits to Teach Your Child Early On

School Sports Injuries: Prevention & Treatment Tips