
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
End of Summer Savings = Safe Play Spaces

Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Inexpensive Nosey Cup

child? This can be an expense some families just cannot afford especially if the cup is being used on a "trial only" basis,
so why not try making your own with a simple disposable bathroom cup (wax treated are more sturdy) to practice at home.
Just cut out the right size for your child, and dispose/remake as needed.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Get-a-Grip by Repurposing Old Curlers

to help them hold onto pencils, markers, toothbrushes, and even utensils. This is an inexpensive and EASY way to adapt
pretty much any small item your child needs hold onto for school or for their daily routine. The spongy curler makes for a great
sensory experience as well, especially if you can find them in different colors/sizes.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Bedside Wheel-of-Care

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Cochlear Doll
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Don't Apologize
Unless you directly caused our differences, don't apologize. Your apology does not make me feel better about our differences. Instead of feeling bad about things, focus on what I can do and help me celebrate those abilities. Recognize my strength. Compliment me. There is nothing to be sorry about, I am making the best of everything and
happy and I am proud to be me.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Reduce holiday stress by "eating"...
Increase the following foods this holiday season to help keep stress under control:
Fresh veggies – All types and
Fruit – I am a big fan of all fruit, but the lower sugar options are berries, melons, citrus fruits and apples.
Nuts and Seeds – Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts and cashews, just to name a few.
Whole grains – Oats, brown rice, millet and quinoa.
Proteins - Proteins are found in the plant based choices listed above and can also be found in the following “clean” choices of wild caught fish, free range/antibiotic free chickens and eggs as well as buffalo meat.
The foods listed above in the anti-stress list stimulate the brains production of serotonin. Serotonin creates relaxed and happy feelings. And let’s be honest, happy, relaxed kids = happy, relaxed parents (and vise versa).
Avoid Stress Inducing foods like:
Caffeine– Tea, coffee, sodas and energy drinks all have stimulants. Over stimulation leads to feelings of anxiety and stress.
Sugar – This goes beyond candy and desserts. You will find sugar added to everything from ketchup to pickles, “healthy” yogurts to sports drink.
Refined carbs – White bread, white pasta, and white rice all have the same effect as sugar. They cause blood sugars to spike and to crash which leads to mood swings and a whole host of other issues as your body is working overtime to try to regulate itself.
Fast food – High in fat, preservatives, additives and salt. Low in vitamins and minerals that are essential to help handle stress.
This information and more helpful stress reducing info can be found at Stressfreekids.com