Stuff We Love

Photographing Your Children ~ Holiday Edition
Have you missed me each Tuesday and Wednesday?
Did you notice that post about photographing your children for the annual holiday greeting card never posted?
My apologies. (…)

Blogs Can Change Lives
I've known Janice and Susan from 5 Minutes For Mom for a bit now.
Can I just say that I sincerely love these two?
Cause I do.
And not just because they are my bosses here at 5MFSN. (…)
Blue Sky Rocket Winner
Have you been wondering?
Hoping?
Keeping your fingers crossed that I would post YOUR name as the Blue Sky Rocket winner?
I would be too.
So, to end your suspense I'll reveal the winner. (…)

I Heart Handipoints
Like most parents, I sometimes struggle to get my kids to keep their rooms clean and help around the house. (…)

Try This Tuesday #14: Flip Crayons
To encourage a proper grasp while coloring at school, Michael's OT proposed a trial of shorter crayons. (…)

Try This Tuesday #12: Buckle Up!
Thank you for welcoming our guest posters the last few weeks. I have really enjoyed hearing the great ideas and different perspectives each person brings to the table. (…)

Try This Tuesday #11: A Safe Place To Bounce
This week, Danette from Everyday Adventures shares how she has dealt with the challenge of having 3 little boys who all love to bounce and jump around! (…)

Contest Reminder - Don't Miss The Last Day For Entries!
Just seven more days to get your entries in for a chance at a BidetSpa!!
Just recently I had one of the bathrooms in our home remodeled to be accessible for my daughter, Ashley. (…)

Try This Tuesday #9: Educational Picture Ring
This week, we are welcoming PsychMamma, who has discovered a great way to extend the use of all those holiday greetings from friends and family! (…)

It's Time For A Contest!
Just recently I had one of the bathrooms in our home remodeled to be accessible for my daughter, Ashley. (…)

The "Write" Way
Helping Zoe improve her fine motor skills is something we’ve worked at for quite some time. (…)

My Secret For An "Ouch-Free" G-Tube
Once upon a time we had a wonderful NICU nurse that let us in on a little secret before we took Jacqui home with her brand new G-Tube — a secret that would keep Jacqui's skin around her G-Tube protected and help to prevent granulation tissue from forming. (…)

Caring, Curing and Aiding Pediatric Research
Parenting children is not an easy job. Parenting children with special challenges adds more complications to the task. Parenting children with chronic or life threatening medical conditions is frightening.
While we as parents need support and education, we must not forget the fact that our children do, too. Whether physically healthy, living with special challenges or struggling with health issues, children need to understand the importance of caring and compassion. (…)

Try This Tuesday #3: Using Videos as Instructional Tools
When my son was younger, I often felt guilty about letting him watch children's television and videos, especially since I kept hearing about the negative effects of too much screen time. (…)

Try This Tuesday #1: Using a Timer
It's time for the first official Try This Tuesday, and I hope you will participate by sharing a creative solution you have found to make your child's life or your family's life a little bit easier. (…)