Books for Grieving Siblings

One of the most difficult parts of being a grieving parent is supporting my other children as they miss their sister. When your baby or child dies you attempt to navigate your own grief as you struggle to explain to your other young children what happened to their brother or sister. I always reach for quality literature to assist me in explaining difficult concepts to my kids. This book list is for grieving siblings to understand the loss of a baby brother or sister.

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Tips for Kids with Clothing Sensitivities

All children have sensory needs. Our four year old daughter has clothing sensitivities which we handle with an understanding and patient approach. From our experience in dealing with a child who is picky about clothes here are our Tips for Kids with Clothing Sensitivities.

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Homeschool Planning Giveaway

Is there anything more exciting than the beginning of a new school year? I love brand new school supplies, fall weather, a decluttered homeschooling space, and a fresh start. The Ultimate Homeschool Planner from Mama Miss was the final touch we needed to get organized!

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Tips for Donating Your Hair

My daughter and I donated over 18 inches of hair (length combined) to children with hair loss! It was so rewarding and we learned a lot along the way. Here are our tips for if you are considering donating your hair.

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The After School Attitude: Why Is My Child Acting Out at Home?

Yesterday a friend mentioned that her daughter has been coming home from preschool this week with a terrible attitude.

I started explaining why and giving tips about how she could help when I realized that this advice needed to reach more parents who are struggling with the dreaded After School Attitude! 

Your child recently started back to school and you are seeing a behavior fall out at home but here is what is really going on.

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Why We Don't Sleep Train or Cry It Out

Just now, I tried to put D down for bed, but he was restless.  He was tossing and turning and fussing in his bed, so I brought him back to ours.  We don't sleep train our babies and we never will.

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