Are you tired of plastic, battery-operated, flashy toys that your children seem to "get over" in minutes? Do you wish it was a little easier to find high-quality, educational toys? The moms at Little Pnuts felt the same way. It's...
My 2-year-old is a precocious and independent little soul. She has very strong opinions, a fierce sense of self and can be quite demanding.
So, when she decided 3 weeks or so ago that it was time to potty train...
Once I was finally able to juggle the car seat, stroller, and packing a diaper bag to get out of the house with my newborn for more than an hour at a time, I came across a new challenge:...
Ok - I admit it. I have a problem. I absolutely, positively cannot stand the thought of paying full retail price. For anything. I am a Maxxinista, a Recessionista, a Cheapo-ista. It just pains me to no end to...
It's not Autism Awareness Month in my house. It's Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, to me, Autism Acceptance Day is everyday. What's the difference? I don't want people to just know what Autism is, I want the world to accept...
As part of our partnership with Brain Balance Center of North San Antonio, I was able to talk to the mom of a little boy whose behavior and overall well-being changed drastically after being involved in the Brain Balance...
I first heard about MOPS four years ago via my Facebook newsfeed. A good friend often mentioned MOPS in her status updates, and I couldn’t help but wonder what this MOPS thing was that I kept hearing about. At...
As part of our partnership with Brain Balance Center of North San Antonio, we are bringing ACMB readers a series of posts throughout the month of March that focus on Learning Disabilities including information, treatments, and success stories. This...
There is a certain level of panic involved as a parent when you are used to your child/children being in school - be it full-time or part-time - as Spring Break approaches. There is suddenly an entire week of...
Education is a passion of mine. As a first grade teacher, I have the honor of teaching children to read. I truly love my job. I also have the unique role of developing a relationship with parents and their...
One of your friends or relatives might have a special needs child, and maybe you're never quite sure what to say. You don't want to make your friend uncomfortable or say the wrong thing, so maybe you don't say...
Right around the time Jack was 18 months old, he was playing on the floor of my grandmother’s house as a slew of adults oohed and ahhed over his cuteness because you know, that's what first time parents, grandparents,...
“Mama,” Colman said, “will you tell me my story?”
“What story?” I teased.
“You know, my story!”
Colman was about four years of age when this story time ritual started as I tucked him into bed at night. Sometimes he’d want to...
Our son, Field, was born in June of 2010. We had experienced a healthy and normal pregnancy and we were joyfully expecting the same in our newborn days with our son. I had 2 ultrasounds during my pregnancy and...
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
