Hewitt’s Heroes
Hewitt’s Heroes As a young child, our son, Christian Jack-Douglas Bennett, always loved fire trucks and going to the fire station with his daddy. So, as he grew into an...
May/June 2017
Pool Safely
“When Jake almost drowned last month, I didn’t think about all the steps we’d taken to protect him. Just the one that saved him.” It could have been the fence....
Mommy’s Timeout: Vivid Sydney
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying Vivid Sydney and all of the colorful lights. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin...
Simple Ways To Have A Little Summer Adventure
To me, adventure has always been the connections and bonds you create with people when you’re there. And you can have that anywhere. – Bear Grylls, Adventurer Bear Grylls’ Summer...
If I Were a Parent Today… Vocal Toning for the Modern Parent
Vocal Toning If I were a parent of young children today, Toning would be one of my go-to techniques to help reduce my child ’s stress and anxiety. As they...
Considering a Service Dog? Meet My Monty
Having grown up a dog-lover, the concept of bringing a Service Dog into my life was an intriguing idea, yet, something I thought I would only ever contemplate. Then I...
Looking for a Fun Family Exercise? How About Parkour!
What is Parkour? To some, Parkour is the most empowering force in their life. To others, it’s a cross between gymnastics and martial arts. To Wikipedia, it is a training...
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior The process begins with identifying broad goals, choosing routines, and defining behaviors of concern. Next, you track behavior and determine the patterns that...
Cooking with Kids: Health(ier) Dirt Cups
Make Cooking Fun And Educational: Health(ier) Dirt Cups Made with healthy, microwave chocolate pudding Now you can serve this healthy little treat in no time at all to satisfy those...
Picnic in the Garden: Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for the Outdoors
Sensory Play and Sensory Foods for the Outdoors Summer is quickly upon us which means the kids that have been clawing at the windows can now be set free to...
