Your parents have done so much for you, and their love has been a shining example for you all your life. If they have an anniversary coming up and you’re looking for ways to celebrate the happy couple, consider throwing an anniversary party that will commemorate the wonderful lifetime milestone and let them know how much they’re loved. How to throw your parents an awesome … [Read more...]
The Universe wants me to share something with you
The universe is a funny thing. Lately, I’ve been getting little nudges to write about chronic pain in children. It’s been a while since I've written about Pea’s Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I’ve been reluctant to write much about it because…I think she is finally in remission. There. I said it. I’ve been afraid to say it because I did not want the Universe to … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Encourage Reading
Reading is a way of life, but not all kids feel this way. It’s important to help kids have a love for reading. If your child is struggling with developing that love for reading, here are 10 tips to encourage reading in your family. 10 ways to encourage reading #1. Read with your child- One of the best ways to encourage reading in your child is to read with them. #2. … [Read more...]
Reorder and Recharge on Family Fun Friday
Successful people make the time to relax and recharge to stay on top of their game. As the year continues on and I stay focused on my goals, it helps to remind myself to stop and breathe. Once my head is clear, I can reevaluate and reorganize my tasks to be more productive. This week on Family Fun Friday, I am featuring a few posts on inventive organization and a couple of … [Read more...]
The beginner’s guide to helping your young child cope with chronic pain
There are few things in this world more heart wrenching than watching your young child in pain. Moms are supposed to be able to fix everything. Those little pain wracked eyes plead with you to take it away but when it comes to chronic pain--you just can't. This is the case with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. When the disease is flaring and the affected joints are … [Read more...]