How I Knew My Daughter Had Autism, Even Before Her Doctors Did
I felt certain that my milestone-missing toddler wasn’t just a “lazy baby,” as one doctor affectionately called her. I knew in my heart that she was autistic.
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I felt certain that my milestone-missing toddler wasn’t just a “lazy baby,” as one doctor affectionately called her. I knew in my heart that she was autistic.
A trip to the beach never feels like a family vacation compromise – the kids want to enjoy some fun in the sun as much as you do. Whether you are looking to stay for the week, a weekend or even just the day, Panama City Beach is a perfect combo of coastal fun and inland hot […]
We love our winter escapes to the beach. Swapping subzero temps for blue water and white sand is a tried-and-true cure-all for cabin fever. As much as we love the waves and shells, multiple days at the beach can get monotonous if there isn’t anything to break up all the napping and reading. We usually […]
I’ve been accused of having a touch of OCD when it comes to cleanliness and order, and I don’t deny that I’m an uptight asshole who takes personal hygiene perhaps a bit too seriously. I’ve been known to shower up to three times a day, and yes, I realize that is not normal. There are […]
Following a playdate with a penguin-loving friend, my daughter has been on a bit of an all-things-arctic kick lately. So, I’m more than happy to host a penguin-themed movie night to view March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step, which is now streaming. These ideas for a movie night take very little work (think: […]
If you think about it, humans aren’t so far removed from the feathered and furry members of the animal kingdom. This became especially apparent when I was pregnant for the first time (resembling a whale), gave birth (almost exactly like livestock), and spent the following months with a tiny creature attached to my breast (don’t […]
As moms and dads, we develop “tricks of the trade to make the difficult task of parenting a little bit easier. One of my parenting “tricks” is to make our family activities relevant to my kids interests, even if it’s in some small way. My kids love animals, so anytime I can incorporate animals into […]
It takes some practice and discipline, but it’s absolutely possible for all moms to take control of their mornings (yes, really!).
These helpful breakfast shortcuts keep our mornings running smoothly. And I have plenty of ideas to choose from, so my kids never get bored!
#8. Toddlers won’t eat BBQ sauce but they have no problem using it as finger paint to draw self-portraits on any low windows.