I was probably born organizing my diapers. By nature, I am an organized person and LOVE organization. So keeping a daily schedule with Bubs has not been a hard thing because I already crave that. I realize that some people take the "whatever" approach on time. But I was reminded of the importance of a schedule for sensory kids ...
Recipe: Orange Salad
If it is hot at your house like it is at mine, your mouth wants to be refreshed. This salad makes my mouth water. Bring on a picnic! How about a pool party? So cool and refreshing. My kids love it. Super easy too! Mix the puddings and jello. Be sure to get "cook and serve" tapioca and "instant" ...
Free Thriving Family Magazine
Thriving Family Magazine Do you ever get really excited when you find something new? Then come to find out that it is free? You want to tell the world? That is how I felt when I found the brand new Focus On The Family magazine, Thriving Family. It is a fresh marriage and parenting magazine designed to help families thrive and meet the needs of ...
Appropriate Ways and Inappropriate Ways
Anger and frustration get Bubs in a lot of trouble. A wise mom suggested that I give him acceptable outlets instead of just telling him "no" or "stop." I needed to train him to know how to handle his hard situations. He was unable to properly handle the emotions and needed training to learn acceptable ...
Excuse Me While I Go and Scream
I just posted on my personal Facebook page. Excuse me while I go and scream. This was preceded with... Oh how discipline squelches my fun plans for the summer. I am sitting here frustrated to the nth degree. First day of summer and I want to hide in the corner. Is anyone here with me???? Let me give you some background. ...
Summer Reading Programs
Summer is a great time to join local reading programs and let your kiddos receive prizes. Here are a couple places to check out. Please help me add to the list! Barnes and Nobles - Download a reading journal, read eight books, and choose a free book! Library Programs - Call your local library to find out about the reading ...
Simply ABC
Yesterday I suggested calendar-charting your child's days - the good, bad, and ugly. Here is another idea that I found about charting. In a forum for parents with special need kids, a mom wrote that she uses ABC's to help figure out how to avoid her son's behavior issues the next time. As an educator myself, I was familiar with this concept ...
Oh, Mister Moon
When I was a child we would sing the song "Oh, Mister Moon" while driving home at night. As a child I never dreamed that later in life the moon would affect my life so much. In September 2008 I started charting Bubs days. On my calendar you would see three marks: X, 1/2, and cry. "X" were for the days that were an emotional wreck. "1/2" for days ...
And the Winner Is…
And the selected winner of Project Dad is: Zekesmom10 Please email me (webmaster (at) abcjesuslovesme (dot) com) your address before Saturday night at midnight so that I can mail you the book! Congrats! ...
June: Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...