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Guess what? Easter is in March this year. Yes, that is pretty early, but fear not; there is still enough time to get a head start on your Easter crafting. Check out these unbearably cute Easter craft ideas and then, go on, get started. Easter Candy Jars These Easter Candy Jars are as adorable as they are easy. Who doesn’t love candy? Make these with your kids, your class or even your friends on craft night. This is one simple, inexpensive and unbelievably sweet Easter craft. Bunny Bags These adorable Bunny Bags are a great way to get kids to create some storage for all their Easter loot. Paper crafts are a great way for kids to get creative with patterns and shapes and this craft is a useful one, to boot. Minion Eggs These Minion Easter Eggs will be a hit with your kids and they’ll stand out from the traditionally decorated eggs. Don’t be surprised if you have a whole army of minion before long. Fingerprint Bunnies Just look at those baby bunny bottoms. While finger painting is a little messy, this one might be well worth the effort. These fingerprint bunnies will likely be tucked away to enjoy year after year. Spring Chicks These Spring chicks will brighten up any home and help us remember that Spring is just around the corner. Pom Pom Easter Egg Painting Pom Pom Easter Egg Painting, though a bit messy, is great fun. It’s a great way to teach children about patterns, design and colour. Easter Suncatchers Easter Suncatchers are a great way to decorate your windows and enjoy the Spring sunshine. This time of year we could all use a little more of that sunshine. Egg Painting Egg Painting: Okay, I know what you are thinking.’No way!’ But, I promise, it will be worth it. Just remember to do this one outside. Marshmallow Easter Bunny Making this Marshmallow Easter Bunny is fun and tasty. Make sure you save enough marshmallows to make your bunny. Those little suckers have a habit of disappearing into hungry bellies. Cookie Cutter Stamped Bunny This Cookie Cutter Bunny looks like lots of fun. It is just me or does that look like Fine Art? Whichever craft you choose, you’ll be spending quality time with your family, so what are you waiting for? Go get started.

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Kate has autism. With numbers like 1 in 68 on the autism spectrum you might know someone like Kate. If you don’t, here’s a little crash course. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in three main areas: communication, socialization and restricted and repetitive behaviours. As you can imagine all of these areas overlap in many ways. Autism presents uniquely in every individual affected. Having said that, we can only tell of our own experiences and we sincerely help it hopes you understand a little more about autism. As mentioned, autism is a communication disorder, so discussing the terms of her autism is relatively difficult for Kate. She prefers simple and direct questions and she can usually come up with a pretty great answer. Enjoy the transcript of one of our most recent conversations below: Me: Hey Baby, want to talk for a bit? Kate: Oh, Mama. I fought (thought) you were reading. Silly Mama. I do want to talk. Me: What do you want to talk about? Kate: What did you said that to me? (This is a great example of how the words are there but she can’t quite get them in the right order or at the right time.) Me: Is there anything you want to talk about? Kate: I don’t know. Me: Can we talk about autism? Kate: Sure Me: What is autism? Kate: Oh autism. It’s just…..It’s just my best brain (brain). (I always like to use my best brain brain). I can show you, too. Me: Does autism bother you sometimes? Kate: Boffer? No, sometimes I get wrinkles in my heart. That is a little hurt for my heart but I fink it’s not bad. Me: What kinds of things make wrinkles in your heart? Kate: Well, if I want to sing and I might not always can sing or go to the toy store. Me: How should people treat you? Kate: Ummm. Mostly, I fink (think) ice-cream but sometimes, chocolate. Me: Err, okay, let me try this again. Are you the same as everyone else? Do you do all the same things? Kate: Same fings? I don’t be the same. I be Kate, silly goose. Me: Are you happy, Kate? Kate: Sometimes I fink (think) I could be more happier if I could go to the toy store. Me: Is there anything you’d like people to know about autism? Kate: No, but would you imagine if a shark would eat a flower and then it could come out his butt!! Me: Do you know how much I love you? Kate: Yes. It’s not much but it’s a start. We plan on being open and honest with her about her autism and offer her any and all support available. She’s just beginning to question some of the things that make her different and if we can make her feel confident, strong and safe as she grows than we will have done our job.

My son’s third birthday is coming up and he has one thing on his wish list — a baby doll. He doesn’t want the latest Star Wars action figures or the newest Lego sets. He wants a soft, cuddly baby doll that he can wrap in one of his old blankets and carry around as a friend. I intend to get him just that. While my parents would never imagine getting my brothers something pink, let alone a doll, I on the other hand didn’t even bat an eyelash. Why? I don’t want him growing up thinking that being affectionate or caring is just a “woman” thing. I want him to be able to express himself and know that he can achieve whatever he wants — gender roles aside. Perhaps he wants a doll because he sees his father have such a hands on roll being a dad and an uncle — carrying, feeding, playing, soothing and changing babies on the regular. Whatever the case may be, who am I to deny his request? There are so many ideas and constructs that imposed on children at a young age. Why let this be one of them? I can’t wait to watch him open his present on his birthday. I know I’m making the right choice. Moms, would you buy your son a doll?

Learning manners at a young age offers kids the chance to understand what is acceptable from the very beginning. Manners are very important in a child’s life and it is a smart decision to teach kids about the basics at an early age. Kids should have knowledge of basic table manners for mealtimes by the age of 5 years old so they can learn what is appropriate and what isn’t appropriate when joining other people at the table. Be Polite, Wait It is important to teach kids to wait for others to sit down at the table and before beginning to eat. It is very polite for people to wait for everyone to be seated and comfortable before starting their meal. It shows a sense of respect to other people sitting at the table. No “Weird” Noises Kids need to know that noises such as burping are not an acceptable action to do at the dinner table or any table for that matter. Teach them to excuse themselves if they ever feel the need to make any personal “noise” at the table. All Limbs in Place Kids should sit properly when eating dinner and this includes placing feet directly on the ground. Sitting cross-legged or placing one foot on the chair is never acceptable table manners. No “See-food” This is a favorite among siblings. “See-food” is when a child wants to show their chewed up food to their brother, sister or friend and make a joke of it. Remind your kids how important it is to keep their mouths closed while chewing and that showing a chewed up mouthful is disgusting for others to see. Be Present Being present at the table includes no texting, video games, phone calls, or any other device usage. (This goes for Mom and Dad too!) Teach kids to leave all of their devices and toys in their rooms and to keep them off the table. Provide them with the understanding that mealtime is for being with family and for communication. What basic manners do you teach your child? Let us know!

As adults, most of us have experienced jet lag and the effect it has on our sleep and wakefulness. Jet Lag is a condition that results in a disturbance or imbalance in our body’s natural “biological clock” which is caused by traveling to different time zones. Our bodies operate on a 24- hour cycle called Circadian Rhythms. These rhythms are influenced by the rising and setting of the sun, exposure to natural sunlight and help dictate when we sleep and when we are awake. When we travel to a new time zone we arrive at our destination much quicker than our bodies are able to adapt. It takes a few days for our circadian rhythms to adjust and shift our biological schedule. This lapse is called Jet Lag. Babies and children are certainly no exception and will also feel the effects of jet lag. Here are some tips on how to handle their sleep and help them adjust. 1-Make sure your baby is well rested before your trip. Give yourself enough time to get your child on a consistent sleep schedule and use sleep training techniques to iron out any sleep issues before you leave. This will help ensure that your child is well rested and make it easier to adapt to the new time zone. 2-Set your watch to the local time as soon as you arrive. Get your child onto local time as quickly as possible. It will take a few days to adjust so it’s ok to be more relaxed with your schedule. Follow your baby’s cues, however start to get them sleeping on their usual schedule but in local time sooner than later. Resist the urge to compare what time it is “at home” 3- Comforts of home. Bring your child’s bedtime items from home. Their sleep sac, or blankies. Their favorite lovie and bedtime story books and I always advise my clients to travel with either a portable black out shade or some good quality garbage bags and tape ,so that we can ensure a sleep conducive environment wherever you are. 4- Get Outside! One of the best ways to help your body clock adjust is to have exposure to natural sunlight during wakeful hours . On the other side of that coin, you will want to be in reduced lighting or darkness during evening hours . Enjoy your time and don’t worry too much about schedules while you are away, you will simply get back on track when you get home .Travelling with children doesn’t have to be stressful. Implement these simple tips and give it a few days to kick in and before you know it you will have to do it all over again upon your return! Safe travels!

As parents we can see that our little ones can play with a doll and in the same day play soccer, build a paper house and set up a train set. If they have access to those toys, they will play with them. If we offer our kids a variety of toys that are not necessarily legos for boys and barbies for girls, we also are giving them the opportunity to play, beyond the color and the gender. This is becoming more common everyday, and which is very positive for children. If this year you want to add some color to your daughter’s pink room or help your son find joy playing with toys other than cars, legos and lightsabers, here are some ideas: Little Tikes Castle Adventures Sandbox This medieval castle is the perfect sandbox for imaginative play (and great for those who love sandboxes like me!) . With this toy, your kids can build sandcastles, tunnels and anything they want to create. Recommended for builders 3 years old and up. Playhut Luxury House