Ah…sleep, the thing that every living being has to do; except maybe jellyfish and sea stars…do worms sleep??? Anyway, before we go off down a rabbit hole of googling random animals sleeping habits; let’s focus on our own species shall we? Sleep changes throughout our life and when our children are young, it […]
Nothing beats the feeling when you’re told that you’ve done a good job; especially by someone that you admire. Kids feel the same way. It’s probably one of the easiest way to ensure that our kids continue to do good (well, that and maybe candy); positively praising our children encourages them to continue to be […]
Well this is exciting, Sparkler has come to Kenosha County!! If you are wondering, what Sparkler is and how your family can benefit from it well, here’s your chance! Sparkler is an completely free app (neither Help Me Grow Kenosha or Sparkler will ever charge you for any service that is provide to […]
Spring is here, even if it may not feel like it. Now’s the time to prep for your garden. Gardening can be a fun for littles as well as offer us caregivers some amazing bonding opportunities-and of course tire the kids out (hopefully). I I Starting: I Now, not all gardens have to be big […]
Hooray! Your baby is crawling and learning to walk, such a big milestone! ♥ “Wait….No….Timmy don’t touch that!” “Put…That…Down!” “You’re going to fall!” “How did you get up there?” Does this sound familiar? Maybe not yet if you’re a new parent, but just wait, it will. And soon, as a parent your new […]
[Disclaimer: this is in general; PLEASE follow up with your local school system and Department of Education for information specific to your school system. This is in no way legal advice.] – – If you are new to special education and don’t know where to start, this blog is for you! – – Do you […]
Have teachers, other parents, friends or family questioned you on why you are unable to “control” your child or ask you why your child “acts that way”? Do you find yourself asking your child to use their inside voice, to stop jumping/spinning/climbing-to just sit still, over and over and over again? If so, you may […]
♥ Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, here are some ways that you and your little one can celebrate. ♥ Non-Messy/Limited Mess Crafts A Valentine’s day scavenger hunt, going around the home or in your community and searching for things that are heart shaped, red or pink, cupids, or anything that […]
Helping your child express themselves is a great way for them (and you as a parent) to get to know who they are and what they like as an individual. Here are a few was to foster and strengthen your bond to your child, while helping them explore and become more independent. Find […]
Children can struggle with self-regulation skills; it is helpful to be able to identify when our children are overwhelmed/overstimulated/under stimulated and assist in developing their own coping skills in order to be able to self-regulate. Every child regulates differently, so here are some popular options that may help. Help your child identify how they […]
