Back before you were a parent, the end of daylight savings was a welcome relief to pitch black mornings. An extra hour of sleep is more valuable than gold, especially post parenthood. Enter Sweet Bundle of Joy who doesn’t share your affinity of snoozing and also has a set, circadian rhythm that doesn’t magically readjust […]
Inspire Creativity with Zometool!
As a mom I feel it’s important to teach our children to be creative and think outside of the box.I am always on the lookout for different ways to encourage this thinking. Recently I had a chance to try Zometool. I have to admit that I tried it out before letting my son play with […]
Dealing with Baby’s Separation Anxiety
The second half of a baby’s first year is a time of much joy and relief for new parents. The baby becomes more regular in her patterns, she begins to learn how to communicate her needs, and she no longer cries for seemingly no reason. But even though things tend to be relatively smooth in […]
How to Raise a Musical Child
When it comes to educating children, a lot of focus is placed on practical skills like reading and math, which are undoubtedly important. But we should raise our children to be well-rounded individuals, and this involves teaching them forms of creative self-expression. While different kids have different talents-some are good at drawing, some can dance […]
When Perfection and Homework Collide
Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100% not good enough? Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down and creating a whole lot of stress within the family. […]
A Look at ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The parts affected control concentration, attention and impulsivity. A child with ADHD can behave as if ‘up in the clouds’ or seem ‘dreamy’ or is hyperactive ‘always on the go’. They are unable to pay attention. The child finds […]
Dyslexia in Children: Know the Symptoms and Treatment
By Jamell Andrews Dyslexia is an impairment of the brain that causes difficulty with translating written images into language. It is one of the most misunderstood learning disabilities in the United States, and it is also the most common one. It is believed that dyslexia affects approximately 15% of the United States population, though everyone […]
Homeschooling with Autism
Another TOS Crew friend of mine, Wendy brings us a heart-wrenching story about how her Autistic daughter is treated by the general public as well as great ideas! ~Kelli Hey, Lady, Do Ya Need Some Help? I’ve read several of the guest posts here over the last few weeks, and so many of them have […]
