Have a Fun Summer On A Tight Budget

Tight home budgets and busy work schedules can put a damper on our hopes for an exciting summer. Don’t wallow too long in your despair, people. Give the “no-fun” summer attitude the boot today, because your awesome summer awaits you – and it’s in your control to enjoy no matter what challenges you are facing! Here are eight simple tips on how to plan for, and create, a summer “staycation” for yourself and those you are closest to.

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The Psychology Behind Fidget Toys

Fidget Toys are all the rage right now. But Why? How do they help your child? Is it a distraction or a benefit for the classroom?  Watch this video and get your answers from Lina Acosta Sandaal – psychotherapist & child development expert and founder of Stop Parenting Alone and Nicole Santamaria, Occupational Therapist & owner of Miami Handwriting.

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Easter Candy Bark (Or any other time you want a treat!)

For many years my family has enjoyed the chocolate Easter eggs that I have made to celebrate the Easter season. In fact, those eggs have been a family favorite. This past Easter, I found this recipe and was pretty sure it would be another hit.

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Does “Time Out” Work With Kids? (Video)

Many parents and teachers use Time Out as a way to discipline children.  Are you certain that you are using it correctly?  Does it work for your child?  Watch this video and get information on how to use Time Out in the most effective way…

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Interview Someone You Love

A friend sent me a birthday card recently telling me to rethink 50 as 10-10-10-10-10. It got me thinking that a lot has changed over the past decade. Ten years doesn’t sound like a long time, but there are so many changes and events that happen; there have been births, weddings, break ups, great fear and deaths that have affected my family. 

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