Bookish, Veganish, Holding it Togetherish
Zoom is a video conferencing platform that is used to connect working adults. But it can also be used to remotely teach preschoolers! The COVID-19 outbreak has closed schools across the country, leaving preschoolers suddenly separated from their teachers and classmates. Zoom is a great solution for preschool teachers to
Y’all know I’m obsessed with habit change. I read books, peruse studies, and watch countless videos on the subject. When I talk about habit change, I tend to use my children as an example. It’s easier. And the accompanying pictures are cuter. My habit change story is not as cute.
“Are you nervous?” Chris “Dutch” Daulton, the host of the popular After 2 Beers podcast, asks me. “What? No, oh no.” I reply as I sit down for the taping of my first podcast. I swear his bright blue eyes twinkle even more as he tilts his head, looking at
It’s 5:40 a.m. on a Monday morning when Morgan Thompson’s fire alarm begins keening. As a father of a newborn, he’s cautious. As a resident of Genesis Apartments (formerly Country Club Apartments), he’s terrified. Arriving firefighters are less panicked. Authorities are no strangers to Genesis Apartments, located on the southeast
Toddlers need hand strength to complete everyday functional skills like throwing a ball, stacking blocks, and gripping rails. Hand strength is also important for school skills like using scissors and writing with pencils. Including fun hand strength exercises into your toddler’s play will help them develop their grip and master
Nonverbal games are just as fun as verbal ones. With a few tweaks, we don’t need words to play games and increase our communication skills. Communication skills are important for autistic toddlers and children because these skills don’t come naturally for them. These activities and games for nonverbal toddlers are
I haven’t entered a supermarket without a grocery list since 2016. Using my plant based grocery list and meal plan saves me time, money and sanity. I’ve been vocal about my veganish diet and distaste for processed food. So what do we buy at the grocery? How do we keep costs
There are so many fun community activities planned throughout the fall and holiday seasons. After New Year’s, it’s… crickets. The days are short and cold. Everyone is sick of being stuck in the house and I’m sick of thinking of ways to entertain them. Nothing needs a winter festival more
Phil Quinn calls himself a mouthpiece. He champions locals, businesses, organizations, and events through his far-reaching social media presence and as a (former) popular host on 101.7 The Point’s morning show. Phil’s radio show was a highlight of my morning. I was shocked when Phil posted a video Friday, December
Social stories help autistic kids understand and cope with schedule disruptions. Social story printables help parents tell a simple story about coping skills. Big A was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age two. Reliance on rules and routines is a typical marker of those on the spectrum, and our