When you have a child with special needs, one of your first responsibilities as a parent is to prepare for their future. In many cases, this means providing them an education and tools tailored to their needs. It also requires careful financial planning. Even if your child is only days old, it is never too early to get into a position to provide for them no matter what their needs may be in the future.
Follow my blog with Bloglovin When your child has an invisible disability you have unconscious coping skills that you don’t realize until you get smacked in the face with how you’re dealing with certain situations. I was smacked in the face today. As my brother sets the car seat down with the new baby Zavier […]
Do you find it hard to put your kids to sleep? Tonight, try this routine: consider melatonin for kids, lessen the screentime for kids, and read story for kids. Surely, if you follow all these things, you’ll see your kid sleeping after that bedtime kids stories.
When you step into the world of special needs for your child it's like stepping into an emergency that you didn't know existed. Between advocating for your child and ensuring they are getting the support they need it never occurs to you that they might need support that isn’t in your face. We are on […]
OMG, It’s crazy right now! Schools are scrambling around to create online classrooms while providing classwork to students so complete while they figure things out. All over the world, parents are teaming together and sharing resources teachers are doing the same. I feel like I’m dodging resources right and left! I must admit, it […]
It’s easy for self-care to fall to the wayside when you’re busy with work, school, and family. Money problems, in particular, can make self-care feel out of reach.
“ Mommy you said you were going to lose weight. But you haven’t.” Says Zavier
“ I have released some weight Zavier,” I replied slightly hurt for being put on blast.
“Ok, but your arms are still big (holding his hands apart) when they should be smaller (bringing his hands in closer together). You need to work out.”
As I’m listening to my 8 yr old son point out how I’m not living the lessons that I’m teaching them. I start to reflect on why do I hit weight-loss plateaus? Why am I not going to the gym?
Sugar first thing in the morning will have your child craving sugar for the rest of the day while the other ingredients are known for affecting the adversely affecting the digestive system and brain function. The cereal you grew up on is not the same cereal you feed your child.
So let's talk about what other go-to breakfast items can we give our children instead of cereal that will increase their attention in school and increase their daily intake of protein and minerals that will combat any deficiencies that may be increasing your child's diagnose.
