Articles: Baby & Toddler

Tutorial: Turkey Can Handprint Craft To Keep Your Kids Busy While Waiting for Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving! Some people call it Turkey Day, which sort of gets on my nerves a little, but really, the meal (at least the eating part) is all about the turkey, so I can see why it’s called that. 

This is a super cute turkey craft that can easily be used as centerpieces at your table or as cute gift boxes. This craft features your kiddos, but really, it’s going to have to be assembled by you, or your older kids. 

Tutorial for a Fall Craft: Toilet Paper Roll & Foam Tree that Toddlers, Preschoolers, & Elementary Kids Can Make

I love autumn. I love the cooler weather and all the fun food and back when I lived out east, I LOVED the leaves changing color. I still love it, but we don’t really have a beautiful foliage down here in South Texas. 

Remembered: The Pregnancy That Wasn't To Be (Trigger Warning: This is a Detailed Story of Loss)

This is a hard post for me to write. I’ve been putting it off because it’s so hard. I’ve actually had this post open on my computer for over a week. This weekend marks 5 years since I lost my first pregnancy. 

Our Journey to the Special Education Program: Here's What to Expect for Early Intervention Part 3 (The Pre-K Evaluation)

Well, today was Froot Loop's Preschool Evaluation. I want to write about it while I can still remember because I'm wiped out now afterward and I'm going to pass out and take a nap after lunch. 

Wishlist Wednesday: I just need Some Sleep- Here's How I Finally Got It Edition

It's Wishlist Wednesday time! This is the part of the week where I find something on Amazon that I just HAVE TO HAVE! This week, I just really want sleep. Oh I need some good sleep! So, here's what I want: 

Advent Calendar Roundup: Get Ready for Christmas! It's NEVER too early!

I know, I know, it's only halfway through October. It's too early to think about advent calendars! Here's the thing, a lot of advent calendars sell out quickly! 

Our Journey to the Special Education Program: What to Expect During Phase 2 of Early Intervention Services

Today, Honey Graham and I had our long, second "interview" for Froot Loop's Early Intervention. It was a long 2 1/2 hours! 

Scheduling Surgery: My Son Needs Ear Tube Surgery and an Adenoidectomy. Now what?

Well, the ENT called back this morning. It's official... my four year old needs surgery. 

Our Visit with the ENT: What to Expect At Your Child's First Visit

So, after taking Froot Loop to the doctor a couple weeks ago for yet another ear infection, and after his 4 year checkup where his ears were still inflamed 2 weeks later after antibiotics, our doctor referred us to an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Our visit was today. 

Meeting the Early Childhood Psychologist: Starting the Process to Get into the School's Special Education Program

We've suspected for some time now that Froot Loop has some sort of issue(s) that require Early Childhood Intervention. He has several red flags of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and sensory processing and behavior issues. So, we started talking to our local elementary school about what we need to do to get him checked out and assessed. Several emails later, and today we had our first meeting with the elementary school child psychologist.