by Colette | Dec 5, 2018 | Activities & Games, Parenting
Let’s face it, tidying up with children can be a chore in its own right. Through the years, I have compiled a few go-to tricks that inject a little fun into putting toys away. These strategies work (most of the time) and none of them involve stickers, snacks, or...
by Colette | Aug 24, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity, Parenting
This beautiful post, A Note to Parents, has been reproduced with permission of the author (HB). There is also a free poster produced by Bee Kids for your home or office! Click HERE to download! A Note to Parents (by HB) Don’t be scare-mongered into the horror...
by Colette | May 8, 2018 | Emotional Wellness, Parenting
Originally published on my old childcare site. Tantrums are a fact of life Earlier today, my 2-year-old was exuberantly happy. Then, he wasn’t. Of course, he told me how he was feeling; he screamed, shouted, threw his milk, cried, held me close, pushed me away,...
by Colette | Apr 17, 2018 | Biography, Parenting
Fleeting, Finite Moments My son is on the ASD pathway because he struggles with social interaction and communication (and he is incredible). To be clear, there is absolutely nothing I would change about my son. He is who he is not “in spite” of his...
by Colette | Mar 28, 2018 | Parenting
Parenting habits. We all have them. I have some bad ones. If I were to write about my flaws, it would go something like this: Need to get some work done? Let the children have a super long nap, then regret it at bedtime. Hangry child? Dinner not ready yet? Offer a...
by Colette | Mar 15, 2018 | Emotional Wellness, Neurodiverity, Parenting
Dear teachers, Thank you so much for all the effort you put in every day to support my child, his classmates, and all the parents and caregivers. Thank you for all the amazing work you do to: build healthy, trusting relationships prepare and facilitate activities...