With everything we do as parents: working, cleaning, cooking, wiping little bottoms, being a snack dispenser or (my favorite) a human snot rag; when do we take time for ourselves? How do we take the time to replenish and re-regulate our nervous system while we have to worry over so much? How do we not […]
Bringing home a new baby is always exciting for everyone involved, but sometimes that excitement wears off pretty quickly for the children already in the home; you know, with all the crying, poopy diapers, and parents who are sleep deprived. So, what can we do to better prepare our children for the new baby? […]
If you’re a new parent, are expecting, recently moved to a new area or are just no longer able to utilize your current pediatrician anymore this Blog’s for you. Sometimes we just get lucky and end up with a pediatrician that gets us and understands our children’s needs by picking a random name off […]
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 […]
I You know, sometimes just keeping our children safe feels like a full job in-and-of itself. Between making sure our kids don’t run out into the middle of the road or put something that they think is oh-so enticing into their mouths (even though you’ve told them over and over again not to), it’s exhausting. […]
[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 […]
