Helping Moms Raise Kids With Special Needs
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for teach2talk but all thoughts and opinions are my own. For kids with autism and other disabilities that affect social interaction, it can be a struggle to teach them about everyday interactions. We are lucky that our girls get a chance to work with their guidance counselors from time to time to learn about issues that can be challenging. For example,
Black Friday is almost here! I’ll admit that my husband and I, at first, didn’t think twice about this shopping event for many years, and then one year we needed quilts which were going for $20 that year at some stores – and BOOM! Two Black Friday shoppers were born. That was only a few years ago, so I’m not exactly a consummate BF shopper,
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Duracell. Every holiday, there’s one thing we’re sure of: we’re going to use a lot of batteries. I wish it weren’t so, but since our TV just blew, it turns out we need 2 remotes to operate the new one – augh! Plus we have a PlayStation 4 and a WiiU, so that means even more battery power…and let’s
As the parent of a child with autism, technology can provide some amazing benefits. I’ve already discussed how an iPad and communication software have given my daughter a voice to express herself, but other learning tools have helped with motor skills, letter formation, reading, logic skills, math, memorization – I could go on and on! The key to remember, though, is that while technology is a great
I received products to facilitate this review; all opinions are my own. This summer at Blogger Bash NYC, lots of neat toys came out that were wonderful for my girls! Here is a favorite of my kids from Wicked Cool Toys – Wild Kratts! Wild Kratts Toy Sets One of the great brands that I met this summer at Blogger Bash was Wicked Cool Toys. Here
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Timocco but all opinions are my own. I’m a firm believer in trying any and all things to help a child with a neurological disability improve their abilities and even, perhaps, surpass limitations we may have been told by professional. To help my children, my husband and I haven’t tried everything yet, only the things we could afford,
I received Zingo! from Tomoson to facilitate this review; all opinions are my own. Counting is difficult for my daughter, and translating minutes or counting by 5’s is a big challenge as well. This makes telling time a real challenge. Together with the amazing math teachers at Seven Gen, however, Amelia has learned to tell time, but it always helps to have a few tricks up your
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. You already know we are big fans of Best Buy, but did you know that Best Buy can help you with devices you already own? Their staff will help you find the apps that let you keep all your screens
I received this app for review; all opinions are my own. Last summer, I reviewed for you Pan: the Fearless Beribolt, an interactive app for iPad or iPhone that follows the adventures of this intrepid panda. Well, I’m happy to announce there is a sequel! Book II, Pan: Chasing the Keeper, tells of Pan’s adventures trying to find her parents – and learning the skills
Products were received at this event; all opinions are my own. Just before Thanksgiving, Amelia and I got a chance to the KidzVuz Holiday House Party in New York City. Hosted by Samsung, Homewood Suites and lots of other great brands, we had a blast! Here’s a recap of what we managed to do, mostly 🙂 Amelia enjoys her Kawaii Crush sticker. No, really! She wore
