“Here’s something you might not know. Children crave structure. They enjoy the fun of planned activities in which their parent/and or guardian can share a common goal.” -Marilyn manson (giving peter griffin parenting advice on an episode of family guy)…
Archives for May 2023
5 Ways to Store Children’s Artwork
My maternal grandparents were both professional visual artists. However, I enjoy art and I like to think I picked up some of their creativity. Regardless of my actual talent, arts and crafts were (and are) some of my most favorite…
How To Help Toddlers Talk
My Experience with Speech Therapy Now more than ever, it’s important for parents to work with their children on speech development. The pandemic has slowed down speech development for many children. Therefore, I’d love to share some ideas on how…
How to Talk About Death with Your Child
Death is one of the hardest things to talk about with your child. Having had to face my own mortality as a cancer survivor and a mother, I have had to think about death since she was born. Not only…
Mother’s Day: Give her a Break
I love making gifts whenever possible. Besides receiving maybe a car or house, there’s nothing better than a homemade gift. Or more unique rather. I remember back in elementary school we would make gifts for our moms for Mother’s Day….
Homemade Bone Broth for Kids
What I Love About Homemade Bone Broth for Kids What I love about bone broth: It’s both easy to make and super nutritious. I have always resvered the Native Americans idea of using the whole animal after killing it. They…
No Screen Road Trip Ideas for Parents
“Back in my day, I had to just look out the window in the car,” I tell my toddler. She’s in her car seat asking for me to turn on Bluey on my iPhone. As I’m being very mindful about…