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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

Many of our elves have returned this December and they are busy delighting our children with their silly and creative hiding spots. This is a true sign of the season and we look forward to it every year, but how come there are days when the elves don’t move? Here are the top five reasons your little friend might have decided to stay put. Your Children Have Been Just Too Good It’s a long, long, long trip back to the North Pole to report to Santa every evening. Even with elf magic there are line ups to speak with Santa and chores to be done before they can return. When your children are as good as gold, there is really little motivation for the elf to move from his or her comfy spot. Your Children Have Been Just Too Naughty The elves are rooting for our kids so when our little ones are particularly naughty, the elf may decide that he’d rather not report the particular incident to Santa and give the children another day to make better decisions. Your Elf Sustained a Minor Injury Whilst Exploring Elves are curious little creatures. When we are sleeping, just before they head out on their long journey back, they may decide to explore your house a little. There have been reports of elves getting stuck in Barbie cars, swatted by angry cats and even falling out of the Christmas tree! Don’t worry, though, no serious injuries have ever been reported. Your Elf Slept Through His Departure Time There are many, many elves, that must make the trip back to the North Pole each evening. It’s really a very organized venture. Your elf has a specific departure time, in order to make sure that Santa is not bombarded by all the elves at once. If the sleepy little guy misses his time, he may choose to stay the night instead. Your Elf is Having an Elfing Good Time Elves wait all year long for the chance to come back to see their favourite kids. Sometimes, it is just too much fun to watch the kids as their excitement builds for the big day. Some elves have even been known to stay put all season because they just can’t bear to be apart from their best kid friends. If this is the case, worry not, Santa sends a messenger elf to check up on the loyal little fella, just to make sure his kids are staying on the nice list. If your elf doesn’t move occasionally, don’t fret; you can be sure he has his reasons.

My daughter Anna can spend hours painting and drawing if she has all the material needed to create. She loves everything that involves crayons, pencils, watercolors, and Play Doh and she wants me to play and draw with her (something that I really like and found kind of therapeutic) If at home you have a little artists or not so little, these are some ideas and products that can really surprise them this Holiday season, and also motivate them. Inspiration Art Case by Crayola Just add creativity! This case is basically a portable art studio for your kids. It comes with dozens of crayons, pencils and sheets of drawing paper. Also, the case has special compartments to keep each tool and paper organized. The case has 64 crayons, 20 short colored pencils, 40 washable markers and 15 sheets of paper. The studio is recommended for ages 4 and up. Perfect for cold days at home, travel for the Holidays or any day that your little artist feels inspired. Crayola Cling Creator Your kids can create colorful wall clings in 15 minutes to stick to the windows and mirrors. They can create multiple decorations for everyday celebration or just play with the clay creating endless options. The kit includes clay, molding tools, coloring tubes and smoothing tools. Recommended for kids 8 to 10. Paper Punk Urban Fold Allow your child artist to build a city made of paper with this amazing kit that allows the entire family to create buildings in simple steps. The kit comes with 48 punch-n-fold shapes, 697 cool stickers, poster with instructions and planning grid/ma and a display worthy storage box. This product has received various awards by parents and toy experts and it is recommended for people from 6 years old to 99. Kids Deluxe Art Table If you have enough space at home, this table will become the special space for your kids to create and get inspired. From coloring, painting, hanging the painting to dry and storage every tool, this table is a great addition for a family of artists. It allows up to 2 kids to paint simultaneously, and comes with two oversized stools, a spacious two-shelf cubby, and pull out drying rack. Built-in paper holder, too. Extras include six storage bins, 18″ paper roll, and three recessed supply cups. Recommended for kids 3 and up. (Now it’s for sale 50 per cent off) My Eco Crafts Scrapbook Set 166W by Alex Toys Scrapbooks are a great way to inspire a creativity in kids and to help them to create memories and fun projects to share with friends and family. This is a ‘eco’ kit that means all the material are earth friendly. Comes with 380 pieces and it’s recommended for kids between 6 and 11. Drawing: For the Artistically Undiscovered This product comes with a lot of great reviews. It is the Winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, Bologna Ragazzi Award, Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Stars Award, National Parenting Publications Gold Award, Not Just For Children Anymore! (selected by the Children’s Book Council), Parents’ Guide Children’s Media Award, among others recognition. It’s a sketchbook created to inspire and assist your child in his or her artistic endeavors. The book comes complete with other materials, a sketch pen, two watercolor pencils, one red, one black. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Turn your kids drawings into toys Sites like Doodle Your Toys.com or Child’s Own Studio make customized stuffed toys from your kids original image. what an amazing idea. This way your kid can give live to the little monster he likes to draw or to a special animal. If you send to Doodle your Toys a photo of doodle, artwork, sketch, cartoon or any kind of drawing they turn it into your child’s personalized toy. Child’s own studio also works in the same way creating from bunnies to cowgirls and more, always based on drawings by children Converse Monochrome Canvas For the tween and teens at home, this is a simple but great idea. This iconic classic sneaker serve as a white canvas for artists to explore the realms of fashion designing and developing their own style. Your kids can paint the fabric, add jewels, or any kind of material they want to make this sneaker a piece of ‘wearable art.’

Each night in December, when you tuck the kids in, share a Christmas story that has been tested for quality by a Kindergarten class (my own) with high standards for excellent reads. Your kids won’t be disappointed with any of these great titles. In fact, below each title, I’ve included a Kindergartener review (Well, sort of). Happy Reading! (*reviewers names have been changed to protect the identity of the adorable) Olive, The Other Reindeer “This book is so good and Olive is my favourite!” Lauren, 4 A Charlie Brown Christmas “Oh, Charlie Brown.” Libby, 5 The Christmas Wish “My Mama might wuv this so much.” Drew, 4 1/2 The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear “My Dad said he read this before, a long long time ago.” Sara, 5 How do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas “Dinosaurs are my favourite. I like long necks and sometimes I like raptors. What do you like best?” James, 5 Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas “This book is fancy and beautiful.” Kate, 5 The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas “He might be loose at my house, so I’m going to check under my bed.” Lewis, 4 Llama Llama Holiday Drama “I saw a Llama before. I really did. Maybe it was the same guy?!” Lincoln, 5 Madeline’s Christmas “My Mama has this movie! I can bring it in.” Grace, 5 Home for Christmas “I love this book, too much.” Taylor, 4 Splat the Cat: Christmas Countdown “I loved touching this book.” Carson, 5 Dream Snow “I think I can draw him. Let me try.” Porter, 5 Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia “I love this silly book!” Mallory, 5 Snowmen at Christmas “I want to read this book a hundred times!” Sophie, 4 Pete the Cat Saves Christmas “Pete is the best cat in the world.” Sinclair, 5 Merry Christmas Mouse “I like the mouse.” Lily, 4 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer “I like this book and I love it.” Ethan, 5 How the Grinch Stole Christmas “I used to be afraid of this book, but not anymore!” Grace, 5 The Polar Express “This book is for drinking hot chocolate.” Connor, 5 The Night Before Christmas “My Nanny knows this one.” Izzy, 5