Advice for Parents Raising a Teenager With Autism

Your child has blossomed into a mini-young adult right before your eyes. You may not feel like you have much influence on your child these days, but their behavior correlates with the bond you both have. Your teen has likely had plenty of advice, practice tasks, and interventions to help them become more independent later in life.

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Tips for Buying Your Child’s First Pair of Shoes

Buying a child’s first pair of shoes is a big step because it frequently means they’re starting to walk. Kids need shoes that will keep them safe and cozy so they can comfortably interact with the world around them. Before browsing any shops online or in person, take a moment to learn these easy tips for buying your child’s first pair of shoes. 

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Here are 7 must-have items every new mom needs:

No matter how prepared you think you are for motherhood, there are always going to be things that catch you off guard. From the never-ending list of things to do to the complete and utter lack of sleep, it can be easy to feel like you’re in over your head. But there are some things that can help make the transition into motherhood a little bit easier. 

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10 Simple Classroom Approved Halloween Treats for Busy Moms

10 Simple Classroom Approved Halloween Treats for Busy Moms

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Decorate for Halloween, visit orchards, take the kids trunk-or-treating, get pumpkins, carve pumpkins, get candy, oh, and don’t forget those Halloween classroom snacks you signed up to bring the first of the year! Here we go, mommas! This is Marathon season for us moms, Halloween is our starting point and we don’t get to the Finish line until December 26th.  We are going to jam pack so much festive joy into our children’s lives, while still maintaining the everyday chaos, but first, those classroom Halloween treats.  Ever notice that Pinterest idea of an easy snack & your definition are two different things?! Here are 10 Halloween Treat ideas that check everyone’s boxes… the teachers, moms, & kids!

The following are Halloween Treats that have…

  • no nuts
  • no copious amounts of frosting
  • are individual treats
  • Less than 5 ingredients
  • Semi-homemade
  • Takes less than an hour to prepare
  • Doesn’t cost a fortune
  • And cool, by kids standards (most, verdict is still out on the tangerine pumpkins & ghost bananas)

Looking for a non-candy option that still feels festive? Consider handing out custom keyrings as a creative classroom treat. They’re fun, practical, and can be personalized with Halloween themes, making them a unique keepsake kids will love long after the party is over.

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Cheese & Pretzel Broomsticks (these need to be kept cool!)

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Vampire Donuts

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Little Monsters with Swiss Rolls & Fancy Cakes

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OREO Eyeball Cookies

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Witch Finger Pretzels (Instead of Almonds for the fingernails use raisins or candy)

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OREO Bat Treats

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Tangerine Pumpkins & Banana Ghost

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Halloween Zombie Chex Mix (Exclude all nut products)

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Rice Krispy Treat Ghosts

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Donut Hole Eye Balls

These were our treats from last year and they were super easy, not too messy, and kids loved them!

What you need:

1 box powdered donuts from store

3 Tubes of red gel from the baked goods aisle of grocery store

Package of eyes from craft store

A few packages of faux silverware, forks, from the dollar store (I want to say 4 come in a package)

Assemble:

1-Place donut holes on the forks

2-Add gel to donut holes & put a dab of gel where the eye will go (use as a glue for eye)

3-Done!

Crate Training Your Dog: Tips To Help You Succeed

Being a dog parent is a wonderful joy, but it’s not so fun when you leave them alone, and they have accidents, destroy furniture, or tear up your clothes. Introducing a crate can help your dog feel safe and secure while the family is away. It can also become their private area to escape to if they need a break from their favorite humans. The following tips will help you crate-train your dog successfully. 

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How To Minimize The Stress Of Christmas

Because Christmas is so close, there is no better time than the present to start making preparations than there is right now. Getting organized can feel like an insurmountable task, particularly in the months leading up to the holiday season. However, in order to stay organized and reduce the stress of last-minute preparations, it is critical to plan ahead of time. It’s possible that you’ll think it’s too soon, but as soon as September rolls around, you should give some thought to beginning the planning process. This is of even greater significance if you are attempting to adhere to a budget and stay away from using credit because it gives you the opportunity to spread the cost out over a period of four months.

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5 Ways You Can Plan For Christmas Right Now

If you get an early start on your Christmas preparations, you can save yourself a lot of stress throughout the holiday season. To have everything in order by the time the winter holidays roll around requires only a little bit of attention each month.

The sensation of being pressured to get everything done in time for Christmas is a common contributor to people’s stress levels. You have parties to attend, presents to purchase, a house to decorate, food to prepare, and a whole host of other things to do.

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Thrift Shopping Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Thrift shopping is a great way to find great quality items at a fraction of the cost. Whether buying clothes, furniture, or household goods, thrift shopping can save you money. Thrift stores are plentiful and easy to find. You can find them just about anywhere, and they offer tons of good deals. Although thrift shopping may be an excellent way to save money, getting the best deal can be tricky.

Here are some thrift shopping tips and tricks for beginners to help make your thrift shopping experience a little easier.

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Tips for Helping You Unclog a Sink Like a Pro

Nothing ruins a day quite like a clogged sink. Water backs up, won’t go down, and you’re dealing with a big mess before you know it. While calling a professional plumber is always an option, sometimes you can fix the problem yourself.

You can unclog that sink with a little elbow grease and the right techniques to get things flowing again. These are some tips for helping you unclog a sink like a pro.

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