What is Self Care? I know you know and you know, you know that you got to take care of yourself. But really? Yes, really! If you do not take care of yourself, who will? Anyone who is working with other people has the responsibility to take care of themselves. You can make or ruin…
Author: The mom next door
Mom of three, educator, and professional juggler of all the things. I share real parenting tips, boredom busters for kids, and honest advice about making it all work — from someone who is still figuring it out every day.
5 great activities for the sensory child:
At home activities to do with your sensory child or any bored child: Before we begin some of you must be wondering- Hey, what does sensory even mean? Is there even something called a sensory child? Aren’t all children sensory? Well here goes: A child seeking or withdrawing from sensory input is called a sensory…
We all want to be a good parent or do we?
What does it take to be a good parent? What does it mean to be a good parent? We all want to be a good parent or at least we try or think we are one. Being a good parent means something else for everyone. For some being a good parent is giving your children…
Can you teach others to take initiative?
Did you think taking initiative is simple as 123? Think again! It is a work in progress to teach others to take initiative, if they were not born with “that gene.” Yet do not fret there are ways you can teach it to others! What does taking initiative even mean? To take initiative is usually…
Is it OK to lie to children?
Can we live at peace with ourselves when we lie to our children? I feel the question is loaded and deserves a loaded answer. Though all I will simply say – it depends. Yes, it really depends! When asking others when and for what reason they will lie to their kids the answers will vary….
Managing Children’s Behavior
How to Manage Children’s Behavior: Children need consistency, rules and routines to flourish. In short, all they need is a stable environment. It sounds simple, it might be simple however it takes some work to establish that. Let us take a look at the framework for a stable environment whether it is a classroom or…
Special Education – is it us or them?
Are we labeling children for nothing? I was just by a special education training session this morning. It was intriguing to hear the presenter’s frustration at how we often label a child as needy, disabled, ADHD, weak etc. without fully understanding the wide range of developmental stages that there are for each age group. How…
What are the five love languages?
Learn your child’s love language: Love makes the world a sweeter place. Everyone needs to feel loved in order to blossom and yet everyone feels love differently. For some a gift expresses that emotion and for others a kiss. According to Gary Chapman there are 5 different ways to show love. What can you do…
Parenting Quotes
Sometimes a quote says it all:
Children lying, is that a problem?
Is this a lie? It’s an ongoing discussion among educators and parents how to deal with children lying. Some see it as as children’s imagination or want for fantasy while others feel children should not go ahead making up stories. It is a hot and heavy discussion, how to deal with lying. However it is…