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How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

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The spectrum is rather large with some children being nonverbal and others more high functioning. Whichever end of the autism spectrum your child is on; one fact remains true – some parents have a difficult time understanding how they can bond with their autistic child. When you first receive the diagnosis that your child is on the spectrum, you’ll be full of questions and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

3 Bulk Purchases Necessary For Any Family Holiday

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https://pixabay.com/en/family-children-woman-man-happy-591581/ When you travel as a family, there’s always a lot of luggage involved. There are so many supplies for you and the kids, it can feel like you have to start your packing at least a month before your departure date. As a result, the idea of bulk numbers of items probably isn’t welcome. Nevertheless, there are a few … [Read more...] about 3 Bulk Purchases Necessary For Any Family Holiday

Encouraging Creativity In Children

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As a parent, giving your children the best start in life is the top item on the agenda. Encouraging the kids to explore their creative sides is a pivotal part of that development. This is why you must take the necessary steps to let it happen. But how? There are many different approaches, and trying out various methods until you find what works for the individual is key. … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creativity In Children

3 Tricks For Weaning Off The Pacifier

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Image Source One of the best comforts for a tiny, crying baby is a pacifier. Baby needs comfort, Mom needs sleep; it’s a no brainer that a pacifier is probably one of the best tools in the parental box of tricks. It’s your child’s first love and as with anything, breaking up is hard to do! The pacifier has provided you with hours of quiet while the baby soothes themselves into … [Read more...] about 3 Tricks For Weaning Off The Pacifier

Making your Child’s First Dentist Visit Fun and Enjoyable

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Image source There is plenty that you can do to ensure that your child enjoys their trip to the dentist. Taking care of their dental health is one of the life skills that your little one will have to learn. Some kids are naturally relaxed about all medical appointments and take the whole visit in their stride. Others find the surroundings and equipment at the dental … [Read more...] about Making your Child’s First Dentist Visit Fun and Enjoyable

Safety First: How To Protect Kids At Play Time

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Credit Everyone is unique, but if there is one thing kids have in common it’s their desire to play. Whether it is on the internet or outside, they love to get stuck into a long, hard session. For parents, this is a godsend because keeping your kids active is one of the major parts of being a mom or dad. However, there is a problem: their safety. Unfortunately, play time isn’t … [Read more...] about Safety First: How To Protect Kids At Play Time

10 Products to Help Kids Focus

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With the stress of standardized testing and a fast paced educational environment in our schools, it is no wonder more kids are exhibiting signs of ADHD and anxiety. There are less exercise times, such as recess being slowly taken away from the elementary children who need that mid-day break to release energy. The pressure is on for kids, parents and teachers to figure out how … [Read more...] about 10 Products to Help Kids Focus

Parenting is all About Instincts

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I am on a kick this week writing about gut instincts, seriously head on over to BrandyEllen.com to read more on dreams and instincts this week. With that being said, I wanted to take a moment to write about parenting and how it is all about instincts. You see, we can read all of the parenting books out there; we can listen to the advice of our elders. We can go on and on trying … [Read more...] about Parenting is all About Instincts

Autism Awareness #LightItUpBlue for Understanding and Acceptance

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I recently shared a bit about my autism story with my middle child. Diagnosed High Functioning Autistic about 3 years ago or so, it was a new learning experience. With that being said, finally having the diagnosis that now is pretty much Asperger's helped us to better raise our son. Now when others want to look at him odd or make faces because he isn’t as social as one would … [Read more...] about Autism Awareness #LightItUpBlue for Understanding and Acceptance

How to Get your Kids to Do Homework

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Many parents struggle with homework time. It seems kids are being sent home with an abundant supply of homework and it’s stressful. Not only is the increase in amount of homework stressful for the kids, it can be completely quite cumbersome for parents too. If you are struggling with how to get your kids to do homework, then read on for some tips on how to get your kids to do … [Read more...] about How to Get your Kids to Do Homework

Positive Parenting Tips for Raising Teens

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During the days of raising a teen you will find that your once talkative child now has a bit of silence. Most questions are answered with the shrug of a shoulder or a simple one word reply. The teen years are difficult for both the parents and the teenager. There is good news though, these trying times don’t last forever and if you adhere to a few positive parenting tricks … [Read more...] about Positive Parenting Tips for Raising Teens

Help! My Kids Won’t Stop Arguing and Tattling on Each Other

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Raising more than one child brings along the issue of sibling rivalry. For some reason my sons have more sibling rivalry in ways like my sis and I did growing up. One worries and tattles on the other. It’s like this never ending battle between sons and when it comes to boys, it can get downright physical between the two. One concept we have been really … [Read more...] about Help! My Kids Won’t Stop Arguing and Tattling on Each Other

High Functioning Autism: Gets Better with Age?

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My experiences as a mom to a high functioning autistic son may be different than others. Every person has their own traits, quirks and environment that play a toll in changes that happen. This post is based solely on my own experiences of raising a son on the autism spectrum. OCD, Autism, Anxiety and ODD In Spring of 2014 we received the diagnosis that our son was High … [Read more...] about High Functioning Autism: Gets Better with Age?

Monday Mom Rambles from Mama Bee

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Being a parent is the most emotional roller coaster ride I have ever been on. It’s like you love your children even when you should dislike them very much. You get ever so frustrated with them but still you find empathy and love for them. As a mom I have learned to develop patience at a level I never knew existed. I take my job as a mom very serious, well … [Read more...] about Monday Mom Rambles from Mama Bee

Being a Parent isn’t for The Thin Skinned

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I admit that I am a sensitive person, I can easily have my feelings hurt and be caught crying in the bathroom alone. While I may be a sensitive person emotionally, as a parent I have quickly learned that you must have thick skin. I went into this parenting gig knowing that there would be days my kids may  not “like me” or may think I am the evil Queen of the land. When you … [Read more...] about Being a Parent isn’t for The Thin Skinned

3 Tips for Shopping with Kids

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The joys of shopping with kids, it’s such a wonderful experience! The kids walk behind you in two, happy to be bored for the next couple hours as you shop for whatever it is that you need. Oh wait, this only happens in dreamland or occasionally when the kids want something … here in the real world kids aren’t so fun to shop with all of the time.  Today I am going to share a few … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Shopping with Kids

Issue with Invite the Whole Class to Birthday Party Rule

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I recall having a conversation with one of my children awhile back; it was in regards to inviting the whole class to a birthday party. This concept that has become the rule at most schools, when you hand out birthday invitations you must invite the whole class has me frustrated. Here I am listening to my child who most certainly doesn’t want their … [Read more...] about Issue with Invite the Whole Class to Birthday Party Rule

20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids

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Summer will be here before you know it! The weather will be warm and everyone will be trying to figure out what to do with those kiddos. Summer brings along the perfect weather to get out and enjoy those kids you are raising. Today I wanted to share a list of 20 Summer toys from Amazon that you can purchase now so that you are ready for the Summer season with kids. This … [Read more...] about 20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids

Real Mom Tips for Monitoring Electronic Usage

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Follow my blog with BloglovinAn online friend came to me the other day asking about some tips on monitoring electronic usage. You see this is one of the biggest issues most parents face. We are raising children that have technology in front of them at all times. Within my household alone we have at least 4 tablets, 3 smartphones, 3 computers, a Wii game console, a PS3 and I am … [Read more...] about Real Mom Tips for Monitoring Electronic Usage

Signs I should Have Seen For Autism

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It was 2006. I gave birth to my second child. This was my first born boy. My other child was a girl and age 4. The first born child was easily reaching all milestones, talking ridiculously well at age 2 and advanced in so many ways. I knew the first born daughter was advanced, so when it came to raising another child, I had no idea what the norm was. My son came into this world … [Read more...] about Signs I should Have Seen For Autism