You’ve made the first step. Here are six more. By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide http://specialchildren.about.com/od/gettingadiagnosis/a/diagnosis_2.htm So getting a diagnosis is the first step to helping your child with special needs — what’s the next one? Often, your direction will be determined by your child’s particular disability, but here are some follow-ups that are common to most families. [...]
By Beverly Hernandez, About.com Guide Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can’t make for you, but maybe I can help in the thought process. When making the homeschool decision, consider these things: Time commitment – Homeschooling tends to take [...]
Posted on 12/1/2011 by Candy Sagon // Personal Health and Well-being // Comments Some of the apple or grape juice you keep on hand for the grandkids — or even yourself — may have elevated levels of arsenic, a new study by Consumer Reports has found. Of 88 samples of various brands of juice tested, [...]
Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, M.D., recommends simple, everyday replacements for what you’re eating, doing and even breathing that can have a major impact on your kids’ health. I remember my delight at discovering the Control-H command in Microsoft Word. I know it’s a small discovery, but with a few simple keystrokes, I could find and [...]
We were recently introduced to Zaaina, an Arizona based company manufacturing 100% pure and natural skincare and body care products. Their products are all natural and are only made with organic herbs, natural oils and pure ingredients. They do not use any nasty chemicals, preservatives and yucky artificial ingredients. When they approached us to review [...]
Homework may come easy for some school aged children. However, many children struggle. It often becomes a battle field for parents trying to get their kids to complete their homework on time. It becomes a dreadful nightly routine. The tears (both from the child and parent), and the tantrums become an everyday reality for some. [...]
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If you are new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read this post first! Remember to scan your Green Bag Tag (you’ll get $1 ECB for every 4 scans!) and scan your CVS card at the kiosk before you do your shopping to get extra Qs. Its a GREAT week at CVS! These are [...]
Consider this a warning to new mothers: Fourteen years ago, I “opted out” to focus on my family. Now I’m broke By Katy Read Topics:Real Families, Pinched, Divorce, Feminism, Life stories We had wonderful times together, my sons and I. The parks. The beaches. The swing set moments when I would realize, watching the boys [...]
Posted in: Spotlight Staying at home to care for the children is not a position that appeals to every woman. Being a stay-at-home mother comes with its own set of stressors like any other occupation. Here are some ways that stay-at-home moms can enjoy a less stressful life while caring for their families and their [...]
By Krisha McCoy, MS Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you are probably willing to try anything to improve their symptoms, including a special diet. “There are many diets that people with autism try, but the one that is most commonly started is [...]
Just when you thought the decision to start a family was hard, now you’re thinking about making the transition from working mom to stay-at-home mom. Before you box up those picture frames and potted plants on your desk, consider these five factors to see if being a SAHM will work for your family. 1. Your [...]
By Apryl Duncan, About.com Guide To add or not to add a second baby to your family? The decision is a personal one”. Photo © Jeffrey Coolidge / Getty Images Trying to decide if you want to have a second baby can lead to an internal tug of war. Ask yourself 10 questions to find out if [...]
By Tracy Chappell Originally published on TodaysParent.com November 28, 2011 To jab, or not to jab? That is the question This has always been a subject of parental hand wringing for me: to jab or not to jab my kids at flu season? Historically, I’ve been in the “no” camp. Before I had kids, I [...]
Kristin is fairly happy with her son’s diet, but definitely thinks there’s room for improvement Written By: Kristin Auger Kristin Auger Originally published on TodaysParent.com November 25, 2011 A Paleo-friendly burger I wheel the cart past the juices and toward the avocado pile, surveying the bumpy green fruit and eyeballing one nearby; it’s the perfect [...]
By Apryl Duncan, About.com Guide When children give their grandparents gifts, it’s a treasured moment for everyone. From homemade gifts to fun outings with your children, these 10 gift ideas are perfect for holidays, birthdays and those “just because your children love them” days. 1. Music Classes Photo © teddyb / Flickr If your children’s grandparents live [...]
By Apryl Duncan, About.com Guide Coupons are one of the ways money-saving moms stretch the family income. Photo © C. Borland/PhotoLink, Getty Images Money-saving moms can pinch pennies until Lincoln’s face turns red. But it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the big things. Use these practical ideas to stretch your family’s paycheck without you (or Abe) [...]
Helping Impulsive, Stressed, Perseverating Kids Behave By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide If you have an impulsive child, a child who can’t handle stress, or a child who perseverates on phrases and activities once they’re put “in the pipeline,” one of the worst things you can say is, “If you do that one more time, you’ll be punished.” [...]
