World Autism Awareness Day takes place during April, and I wanted to take a moment to give some advice to parents who want to help their kids develop compassion and companionship with kids with Autism or other neurological differences.
Autism...
I went to bed one night in early March and when I woke up our entire world had changed. At first, I ignored the significance of it, dismissing it as someone else’s problem. That will never happen here, my...
These Egg Nest Cookies are the perfect treat to end any Easter egg hunt. A delicious sprinkled sugar cookie nest balanced with hard-shelled chocolate eggs. This recipe is a great stay-at-home family activity that everyone can enjoy!
Makes about 4...
There are some great child travel safety products out there, but are there any to protect unborn babies?
I recently tried out a Tummy Shield™, which is a seat belt positioner to use while pregnant. The Tummy Shield™ protects the...
Editor's Note: We know this is an unusual time and you may be in closer contact with the person who was abusive. Please only take this survey if you can do so privately. The researchers provide tips for clearing...
It is important to talk to your kids about COVID-19, even if you don’t think they understand much. At first, I didn’t think there was any reason to discuss the coronavirus with my toddler, but then he wanted to...
I am scheduled to go back to work when the shelter in place order lifts, but should I enroll my daughters in daycare? It's a scary thing to think about right now.
At the beginning of my maternity leave, I...
Over the past three weeks, I’ve noticed something new when I’m out for a run, a walk or a scooter stroll with my boys. Instead of a “hello” or a friendly head nod, the smiles I offer to others...
Spring cleaning season is here! Cleaning and organizing are proven to be therapeutic for a lot of adults, and even kids. As a professional organizer, I have discovered a lot of neat (pun intended) tricks and tools to help...
In our society, asking for help can sometimes be seen as a weakness. I actually think that it is a strength to be able to ask for help, no matter what you might need help in.
Consider this:
In California alone:
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