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    Canadian Provinces and Territories Worksheet

    January 12, 2017 - By 

    Today I thought it would be useful to share my Label the Canadian provinces worksheet because it’s educational and helpful for kids learning about Canada. I confess that one of my daughters struggles with geography and visual spatial perception. What does that mean? Well, it means that she needs extra help figuring out things sometimes. For instance if I asked her to draw a map of Canada she would genuinely struggle. If I asked her to put all the names of the provinces on this map she would need support with that. Sometimes seeing her struggle with geography It is…

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    family - Health - parenting - Parenting - special needs

    What Does FASD Look Like?

    December 22, 2016 - By 

    What does FASD look like? This is one of the most searched phrases that lands people here on my site. So, I figured it was time to share a few facts. Some of you know that we adopted both of our daughters when they were small. Both of my kids have unique needs. My youngest girl has sensory processing disorder and Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. My oldest has anxiety disorder. I have a lot of experience as a parent of a child on the spectrum. Over the years I have also attended numerous conferences to gather information about how to parent…

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    Bus Safety for Parents and Kids #BTS

    September 7, 2016 - By 

    Bus safety is something both parents and children need to be cognizant of. As we get back in to the school year, there will be lots of bus trips. Many of our kids will take the bus to and from school every day. There will be field trips. There will be parental chaperones on those trips. That’s why it’s important for both kids and parents to recognize how important bus safety is. Bus Safety Tips for Both Parents and Their Children As a parent, bus safety concerns me. Buses are gigantic, massive vehicles and they transport children every day. It’s…

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    Printable Fill In The Blank Teacher Notes for Back to School

    September 5, 2016 - By 

    It’s almost time for back to school, which also sadly means it will soon be time for school colds, and flu bugs and doctor’s appointments. This year, I’m prepared with these handy printable Fill in the Blank Teacher Notes and you can be too. These are ideal for those occasions when you have a sudden appointment in the middle of the school day. The Inspiration One of the first ever blogger conferences I attended featured a sponsor with the cutest pre-printed teacher notes. In fact, they were such a hit that I used them all year round. They simplified my…

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    family - Food

    20 Gluten Free After School Snacks

    September 1, 2016 - By 

    Can you believe it’s almost time for school to start again? What happened to summer?! It went by way too fast. But now that we are prepping for the kids to go back to school, one thing we need to think about is after school snacks. If you’re looking for snack ideas that are gluten free, for medical reasons or personal preference then you’ve come to the right place. I have a great round up of gluten free after school snacks right here. Gluten free after school snacks: There are many reasons to be gluten free. Maybe your children are…

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    WillLand Outdoors Backpacks That Bring It #BTS

    August 31, 2016 - By 

    Whether it’s school or travel there’s always a reason to have a good quality backpack at the ready. I am thrilled this year to have WillLand Outdoors backpacks for the kids as they return to school, and as we embark on our fall and winter travels. My oldest daughter started grade nine last year with a super fun anime style backpack that she bought at the beach with her babysitting money. It was adorable. BUT…and we all saw this coming…it broke before Halloween. It was fun and cute, but cutesy isn’t always what you need when you lug massive math…

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    Make Back to School Rock with Monster Headphones #BTS

    August 26, 2016 - By 

    It’s the most musical time of the year. Kidding. Moms and Dads might feel like dancing but tweens and teens, probably not so much. But this year my girls felt like dancing when these Monster headphones arrived for Back to School season here at my house. These beauties landed in my office when the kids were at camp and I was super excited to let them pick which ones they each wanted when they returned. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases made.  Remarkably they both opted for the opposite ones that I…

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    Parenting

    10 Back to School Crafts

    August 23, 2016 - By 

    Are your kids excited about going back to school? Are you hopping around the house not too subtly singing: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Whether they are thrilled or not, here are some great back to school crafts to get them in the mood for back to school! Get Them Geared Up Back to school can be a happy time for many people. Some kids miss school the moment they are out of that routine. Frankly, I look forward to the break. When my one daughter was younger she would play school all year round, which kind…

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    School Routine – Getting Back into the Habit for Back to School

    August 8, 2016 - By 

    A school routine is so important for children when they’re up at at ’em every day to learn. It’s hard for a child to fully absorb anything if they’re tired, and we all know how much children need structure. Chances are, structure has been in short supply over the summer, and that’s okay. It’s the summer, after all. However, as school approaches, it’s best to start getting the kids – even the older ones – back into a school routine, so they’re prepared when school starts. School Routine – Ways to Get Back Into the Groove As school approaches, getting…

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    family - parenting - special needs

    Report Card for Superheroes #specialneeds

    July 1, 2016 - By 

    Congratulations. Give yourself a massive high five. A hug, a pat on the back. You made it. You are superheroes. You deserve an A plus on the only report card that matters. You did it. Another school year down. Another grade gone by. You didn’t break. You deserve A pluses in every subject. Superheroes look like this: You are all heroic. Building exceptional kids with extra human strengths. Your kids are Iron Man and Wonder Woman, Spiderman and Black Widow. They are superheroes. I know them well. Two of the biggest superheroes I know are living here in this house. They have extraordinary…