I received this book in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. “An exclusive design, one God refined, you’re a perfectly crafted one of a kind. ‘Cause when God made you, somehow God knew that the world needed someone exactly like you” My daughter is literally one of the strongest people I know. I know…
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Special Needs/Education
The Importance of Schedules in Special Need Parenting
As a parent of special needs child, you have your hands full. As if regular parenting isn’t enough, there will be even more challenges that you have to face. Just as the term “special needs” implies, your child will have additional needs that neuro typical children won’t necessarily have. All children need structure and routine, but children with special needs…
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How to Make the Back-To-School Transition Easier
The school year often comes with transitions. Whether it’s your child’s first day of Kindergarten, or they are transitioning to a new school or new grade, these changes can have big consequences to your student. Just think about it: school is your child’s job. It’s where they spend the biggest part of their day during the school year, and it…
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Understanding Developmental Delays in Children
I am not a doctor, nor did this information come from a doctor. I am speaking on what I have learned through having a special needs child of my own. If you feel your child may have a development delay you should contact their Pediatrician. As you watch your child grow up, you will see them go through many normal…
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Diary of a Cleft Mom: Building Confidence with BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages
This is NOT a sponsored post. All BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages were purchased with my own money. About 3 weeks ago our daughter Emma had her 8th procedure that was Cleft-Related. Each time she has been under anesthesia she has had multiple procedures done. This last procedure that was done was a Rhinoplasty and a repair to her Cleft Scar. Like the…
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Learning #OutsideSchoolWalls with Connections Academy
This post is sponsored by Connections Academy. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Prior to having children I never really thought about K-12 education, the only thing I knew was that I wanted to live in a good neighborhood that had a good school system. Once we had Emma and had to really dive into learning all about…
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Ocean Inspired Sensory Bottles {Inspired by Finding Dory}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Kimberly Clark, and Disney. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyMovieWithKleenex #CollectiveBias When I became a mom I knew that I would be a “hands-on” mom. A mom that would love doing crafts, working on school work at home, baking with my children and so much more. These are some of the…
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Special-Needs Moms: The Village You NEED
In the beginning of my SAHM journey my sister recommended that I join a Mom’s Bible Study that was held at her church, it was open to the public (meaning you didn’t have to be a member of that particular church) and I used to go faithfully. It was just what I needed; it helped me cope with everyday life and…
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Dr. Seuss Crafts, Activities and Snacks!
Dr. Seuss Birthday is on March 2nd! I was a HUGE Dr. Seuss fan when I was younger, and I’m still a BIG FAN! And I hope that my children are fans of his books as well. With his birthday coming up there are Dr. Seuss items and ideas floating around EVERYWHERE! I have compiled a list of fun Dr. Seuss…
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20 Valentines Day Card Ideas for Kids
One of the things I learned early on was the seriousness of Valentines Day Cards at school. I remember being a child wanting to pick out my own card. Now there are so many ways to get creative with Valentines Day Cards! This year we purchased cards for Emma and created gift bags for her classmates but next year I…
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