Mommy…What is Anaphylaxis?

May 6, 2013

Not a question you think a 5 year old may ask, but for children with a severe food allergy its something they need to be aware of. This morning while I was getting Teddy ready for school picking his snack out, He wanted to know if he was “line leader ” which means his day [...]

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ode to my parnets

April 11, 2013

To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself.” Chinese Proverb It is amazing how a short sentence can capture the truth. Tonight as I put my son to bed, his overstimulated body missed bath, book 1, 2 3 and 4. He fell asleep on the floor hugging a pillow we used as a [...]

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Healthy Child Webinar

March 21, 2013

FREE Healthy Child Webinar: Easy Steps to a Safe Nursery Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm PDT / 2 – 3:00 p.m. EDT REGISTER TODAY: www.healthychild.org/events What are the hidden dangers in your baby’s nursery and how can parents and caregivers help to protect children at a most vulnerable stage [...]

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo………………

February 27, 2013

Fairy Godmothers do exist, a Disney vacation is within reach for us with the help of own fairy godmother Angelina She is our guest blogger and would like to share her knowledge with us about how her love for Disney, educating children and the wellbeing of those with special needs and food allergies have brought [...]

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Please Pass The…..ANYTHING

February 5, 2013

I write you this evening after I visited Pinterest and pinned my favorite board Fuel The Brain Pins. As I pinned away on my fairytale board, I could not help but think, I wish I could feed Teddy this….. How to feed my child healthy nutrient rich food, with oral defensiveness, sensory processing and food [...]

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If you have a moment

January 30, 2013

Free tele-seminar “How parents get the support they need” January 31st, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time Presented by: Jennifer Lingle Sign up here: www.AutismEducates.com/form

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Wrap this for safe keeping

January 3, 2013

A few weeks late, but worth tucking away with your decor for easy access next year. We too had a challenging holiday between a loss of a family member, hospital stays and illness, but we tried to find some harmony and peace despite…. While the holidays have always been a joyous time for family coming [...]

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Sidelines at the Playground?

November 27, 2012

Truth or Myth: No child can resist a playground right? Let alone a slide. Well for a child with sensory processing disorder, it can be down right frightening. You ask, well why is my sensory seeker, hyper-vigilant child on the sidelines of playground or a jumpy house? It could have to do with Praxsis. Praxis [...]

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Fuel their Engine for Success

November 26, 2012

A sensory disorder –also known as sensory integration dysfunction or sensory integration disorder– is a neurological disorder that affects the way your brain processes signals sent to your senses. Sensory disorders can affect one or more of the senses. This may also effect eating habits and lack of proper nutrients may occur. Livestrong.com notes that, [...]

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A Very Boo To You

October 31, 2012

Tonight a lot of creatures will visit your door. Be open-minded. The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy might have poor fine motor skills. The child who takes forever to pick out one piece of candy might have motor planning issues. The child who does not say trick-or-treat or thank you [...]

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