Eight different techniques provide help through the difficult situation – giving your child the power to choose and proceed with one of the options. A simple way to provide structure and allow the child to take ownership of their actions.
I WANT to Hear You
Yes, I want to hear your song, and notice the dog’s funny face, and handle the dinner that is browning too quickly, and give my husband the attention he deserves when he walks in from work. I want to do it all, and make everyone happy, and feel loved by me.
10 Haunted Yard Stations To Scare Your Kids
I decided to create our own Halloween fun by setting up haunted stations throughout the yard.
What Happens When Life Happens?
Writing was going to be my outlet. I needed to pour my heart onto symbolic paper; to get my mind clear, and let some anxieties go. It was working for a while. Letting the things deep in my dark place to be released allowed me feelings of freedom and refreshment. Perhaps even providing a chance …
My Husband Built A Baseball Field In Our Backyard
I went to the grocery store and came home to a ball field in our backyard. Complete with bases, foul lines, and an outfield.
When They Aren’t Babies Anymore
I said it. The thought that dances through my head and taunts me every day. In sheer frustration, I growled out the sentence: “things were so much easier when you were little”. Instantly, I saw that my sensitive 9-year-old had drawn up his face and began silently sobbing. I crushed him with my words because …
Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten – Virtual Early Learning Classes
New Sphere offers weekday virtual learning classes to help your child prepare for Kindergarten, as well as virtual sessions for your 3-6 year old.
6 Ideas for Making Gardening Easy and Inexpensive
6 Ideas to make gardening less expensive and easier.
Cooking Is Like Balancing Life
Sometimes it needs to be chilled. Ingredients work together and mold into something. Life’s experiences have a way of doing that, too. Try adding more spice. Figure out which foods are not good for you and steer clear. Venting is critical, as well as letting off steam. Just like close friends, your go-to meals will …
Striving To Make It A Summer To Remember – Again
Making summer fun and adventurous doesn’t have to be difficult and expensive. Take joy in the simple things. Try something new.
Quick No-Bake Cookies
Great Hands-On Recipe for Kids This quick no-bake cookie recipe is perfect for kids. It’s easy, quick, and simple. And most importantly – they are delicious! Growing up this was my favorite type of cookie to make. In our house, the recipe was known as Preacher Cookies. The story is that these cookies are so …
Field Day At Home – Easy And Inexpensive Station Plans
Field day has always been a childhood favorite. Since we didn’t get to participate in field day at school, we decided to make an at-home mini field day with another family of our closest friends.