I wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing? I hope that you are reading this post from the safety of your home and that you are well. I also hope t...

As the country tries to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the nation's schools are closing in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. School s...

Last month I shared with you the importance of reading books with your children. Reading 15 minutes a day is the equivalence of reading about 20,000 books a ...

Happy 2020! We are 13 days into the new decade and I hope this message finds you well and still focused on all the intentions you set for the new year. I w...

Last year, I was last minute with my holiday shopping and blogging. I started shopping December 15th, which was also the date of my last blog post for the y...

Hello November! 2019 is almost over and we are heading into a new decade. We are officially heading into the holiday season too - can you believe it? Let m...

It's been a while since I have written a blog post. I don't have a fantastic excuse like I had a baby or took an extended trip around the world. I've just ...

Christmas is about 10 days away, and I have not finished my shopping. I seem to do my best work (and shopping) at the last minute. How much progress have y...

Remember when you could take the phone off the receiver when you didn’t want to be reached? Back in the day when phones had cords it was easy to disconnect. ...

Hey there! My summer vacation from the schools is coming to an end and I find myself taking on more projects at home. Something about September being on the...

"I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name." -Kendrick Lamar Usually I am writing about a topic that I want to share with you, but recently ...

I like to use cooking activities to work on language. Children love to help in the kitchen and there is a built-in, edible reward at the end of the activity...

Summer has finally arrived and I am embracing it with open arms. My school year has ended and I said my goodbyes to my little friends until September. Ever...

This was a question I received from a concerned mom. She believed her son to be a bright child and understood so much. Her only complaint was that he repea...

In honor of Autism Awareness Month and Occupational Therapy Month I am thrilled to feature a guest blogger. Dynisha King is an experienced OT and she gracio...

When we talk about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) the focus is typically on boys. Autism affects 1 in 68 children, and affects boys four times more often t...

Learn the signs for identifying autism spectrum disorders

The announcement that Toys R Us would be permanently shutting its doors was quite a blow to Baby Boomers and Generation Xers. I have vivid memories of brows...

This week is Read Across America Week and schools across the country are celebrating literary works of authors like Dr. Seuss and many others. This annual c...

As adults we all play an important role in giving children a voice and guiding them through life. This short video is impactful and really illustrates how a...