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I have 4 children, a husband and I live in the country. I run my own businesses and work from home, so I have time with my kids. I love that! I love hockey - my son plays and we follow the NHL. My favorite team is the Penguins. I love going to casinos, and

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Education > Special Education How to deal with learning disabilities in basic writing skills: 1 of 7
Use of graphic organizers and writing prompts to help kids with writing.Written assignments are often one of the most difficult tasks for a child with a learning disability, especially a language based disability, such as receptive language, expressive language or dyslexia. Often they have all of their thoughts running on in ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Countdown to no more diapers: Best potty training tips: 8 of 42
Training your totAs a mother of four children, I feel it appropriate to say that I have reached "expert status" when it comes to potty training! All four of my children trained at different ages and in different ways. My first was completely potty trained at age 21 months. She was a breeze! She announced one day, "Mommy, I wa... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence Bullying behavior: The role of the target: 6 of 25
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Some are really obvious - the loud obnoxious kids that have no problem running right over the nice kid in the next seat on the bus. We have all told our kids to just stay away from these types of mean kids, and usually they want to on their own. But have we taught our kids how to handle t... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Making sure your elementary school student maintains good grades: 1 of 1
A child's grades are the child's responsibility. Teaching your child to care about their performance in school, is yours. Every child is different, based on their personality, when it comes to work ethic and their level of true concern over their grades. I have one child that is a perfectionist with everything, and won't sett... More..
Education > Special Education Learning disabilities: How can parents help?: 11 of 19
Responding to your struggling child, with more than just a hug. My daughter came to me in third grade after 2 1/2 years of struggling in school, and told me that she couldn't do it any more. While sobbing in my lap she told me "Mommy, my brain doesn't work like everyone else's! Everyone in class gets it but me. I am so stupid... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Living with diabetes: 19 of 30
I am a mother of a son living with Type I diabetes. This disease can be a real challenge and so very frustrating at times. You need to try to keep your blood sugar within a range, typically a blood sugar reading of between 100 - 120. Everything he does effects these numbers! Just being a growing teen in puberty greatly effect... More..
Education > Special Education How to deal with learning disabilities in basic math skills: 5 of 7
We have come a long way in our house when it comes to math homework.It used to be such a nightmare! My daughter and I would both end up in tears, and feeling badly. This went on until about 6th grade, when I decided enough was enough!Now, when my daughter has math homework, it is completed in a very specific way.1. She is to ... More..
Education > Special Education Family activities to improve reading in children: 27 of 35
My daughter has really struggled to learn to read. In preschool and kindergarten she had all of the pre-literacy skills expected of a child that age. She new all of the letters and most of their sounds. She had a good understanding of letters to text, and left to right text, and definitely loved to be read to and enjoyed stor... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to get your kids to help with chores: 17 of 22
Having a weekly "family clean up time" has made a real difference in our household. My four children and I clean our 4200 square foot house in 3 hours top to bottom. It looks beautiful when we are done, the kids are cooperative, and I feel rewarded that my children are learning how to take care of our home. First we begin by ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes A day in the life of a type 1 diabetes patient: 6 of 7
Type I diabetes is a very time consuming disease to manage. A person with this disease must take an extra moment in everything they do to ensure that their diabetic needs are met. Most Type I diabetics are diagnosed as a young child, so the parent is managing the insulin requirements of the child, at the same time training hi... More..