Lapbooking. Think file folder games……on steroids. Whether you are trying to teach a pre-schooler their colors, or a high school student the effects of World War II, lapbooking has got you covered. A lapbook is a creative means of enhancing and creating a summery of what your child is learning. The basics of lapbooking include…
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The Littlest Heroes Project
At Primary Children’s Hospital, when a child is admitted to the PICU, his parents are given a short list of questions to answer about their child. The answers are then made into a fun poster that lets hospital staff get to know your child on a more personal level. One of the questions asked is…
Plays Well With Others
Yesterday Parker had the opportunity to play with a couple of friends, who along with their parents, stopped by for a quick visit. My heart soared as I watched Our Brave Hero butt hop over to join in the playing that was happening in our family room. Parker has decided that hanging out with friends…
Pride In Association
There is a lot that I am proud of. My husband. My kids. My recent 44 pound (and still counting..sigh…..) weight loss. But today I am proud of so many of my friends who went out of their comfort zones to try and explain the hurt and damage caused by the use of the word…
Oh woe is me
My son Connor has had a dry, grunt-like cough for the last couple of days and Isabelle has the sniffles. Neither of them have a cold. Connor does have asthma but I fear that the cough is not related to a respiratory issue nor is Isabelle’s sniffing. Seems my kids aren’t sick. I should be…
Tropic Blunder: The Protests Continue
I just read that Newsweek is proclaiming Tropic Thunder the best comedy of the year and that the OCregister gave this movie an “A”. Ebay has auctions for THOSE shirts. You can report this item by going to the bottom of the page and clicking on “report this item” then click on “prohibited or banned…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Gifts
For the details read What is Special Exposure Wednesday? Remember to enter the Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest. Many lower body surgeries, excruciating pain and tears, an accumulation of weeks confined to bed and months upon months dependent on wheelchairs and walkers, intensive rehabilitations and ongoing physical therapy, at least one more lower body…
This Just In, Special Exposure Model Search – A Photo Contest [entries closed]
Entries are closed. Three finalists photos will be posted here on Tuesday, September 2 and YOU will vote for the winner. I was thinking one night…you know, kids in bed I can almost weave coherent thoughts time…and decided there should be a Special Exposure Wednesday model. Our Special Exposure button kid is adorable, but what…
Flannel Boards and Stories
Want to inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler? Need a great tool for grasping and holding your child’s attention for a story or to introduce a new skill? How about a quiet yet engaging travel companion? Flannel boards to the rescue my friends. You can purchase flannel boards….
The Princess and the Pea
My second daughter, Isabelle was born via c-section eight years ago. She was not at all happy about being taken from her warm, dark environment. She spent the first hour of her life screaming a high pitch scream that had me and my husband questioning if a second baby was really such a good idea….