As a health and fitness coach, one of my biggest questions is how I get my toddler and children to eat what I eat at dinnertime. While it can still be a struggle at times, I have found many healthy recipes they devour with a smile. I have decided to share those recipes with you in hopes that you, too, have the same success. I have written them in order from the most popular to the least.
In our house, we don’t spend a ton of time on technology but when we do, I make sure that it is educational. Wasting time on mindless apps makes absolutely no sense to me when kids LOVE learning new things and can do so by flashy, fun apps that catch their attention. There is no need for something non-educational in my eyes. Here are my top 5 Kid Apps you must have.
Our youngest daughter just turned 17 months old. She is a beautiful little girl with a heart of gold. She loves everyone and knows what she likes and doesn’t like in life at this time. Like, for instance, she knows that she would like to be held by Momma 24/7. Now we know that it isn’t possible for me to do that but to her…THAT is the ONLY way she would like to spend her day. Yes, I will admit it, my daughter has become “clingy.”
Having a daughter with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), life can be quite challenging. Anywhere from tantrums, obsessive-compulsive behaviors and a very strong personality to a kind-hearted, homebody that wants to snuggle on the couch and talk about life dreams.
As a parent, I am continuously managing what is going into my children’s mouths. As toddlers, it is inedible objects and the fear of choking. As they grow a bit older, it becomes sugar, candy and sweets galore. I am very health conscious and try to teach my kids the importance of feeding our bodies right but I am also aware that they are kids and want to splurge a bit at times (like us all right?). So how do you, as a parent, find a balance? I have spent HOURS creating a repertoire of recipes my kids will enjoy and feel like they are getting their “sweets” fix…minus the bad sweets. The list of recipes goes from the most popular in my household to the least popular but still tolerable. LOL
It’s that time of year when the dead of winter has FINALLY lifted and spring is in the air. The kids can go outside and play a bit more and crafting is at its finest. I get it, having ideas from other people is MUCH easier than coming up with something on your own. So many times I am glued to Pinterest trying to fill time slots throughout the day. I tend to plan things out for the week and decided that I would share these ideas I found and also came up with to celebrate the Easter holiday.
I get it…
the kids are home from school for spring break, the littles are excited to have the bigger kiddos home, and chaos seems inevitable. You scurry to the arts and crafts cabinet only to sigh with disbelief that you can’t think of a single thing to “create” or a single place to go. You want to make memories during this time but also want to stay within a tight budget. Spring break can be downright nerve-wracking and can bring a lot of pressure to keep things busy and fun.
Let me paint the picture for you… My 2.5 year old is TERRIFIED to poop in the potty because she doesn’t like the feeling. In return, she gets extremely constipated. My husband and I chase her around the bathroom trying Read more…
Having a child with special needs can be both physically and emotionally challenging for a parent. When your child starts to realize that he or she is different from other people around them, how do you explain why? How do you still encourage him or her?
We have been hit! Gah-The flu bug is in full swing in our household and I have completely forgotten how terrible it can truly be. It is bad enough when you, yourself have come down with the flu bug, but when it affects your kids, it’s a whole new ball game.