The Psychology Behind Fidget Toys

Fidget Toys are all the rage right now. But Why? How do they help your child? Is it a distraction or a benefit for the classroom?  Watch this video and get your answers from Lina Acosta Sandaal – psychotherapist & child development expert and founder of Stop Parenting Alone and Nicole Santamaria, Occupational Therapist & owner of Miami Handwriting.

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Easter Candy Bark (Or any other time you want a treat!)

For many years my family has enjoyed the chocolate Easter eggs that I have made to celebrate the Easter season. In fact, those eggs have been a family favorite. This past Easter, I found this recipe and was pretty sure it would be another hit.

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When Having a Baby Hurts: My Truth About My Postpartum Depression

It was summer and I sat on the floor leaning on the edge of my newborn daughter’s crib in tears.  From the outside I had everything a new mom could wish for, a loving husband, a cooperative extended family, and presents from near and far welcoming our daughter into our world.  On the floor of her bedroom none of that mattered, I was in pain and I wanted to die.  I cried as I planned…

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Pure Bliss Caramel Popcorn

My sister-in-law, Judy, has the best sugary treat recipes of anyone I know!  Many years ago she shared this recipe, Caramel Popcorn, with our family and we immediately fell in love with it. We have tried buying commercial brands but few, if any, come even close to satisfying one’s taste buds like Judy’s original recipe. As you spend time with your family enjoying a movie, a sporting event or a board game, make sure to make the time together extra sweet by breaking out this recipe. Your family will most assuredly appreciate the effort!

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Does “Time Out” Work With Kids? (Video)

Many parents and teachers use Time Out as a way to discipline children.  Are you certain that you are using it correctly?  Does it work for your child?  Watch this video and get information on how to use Time Out in the most effective way…

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Interview Someone You Love

A friend sent me a birthday card recently telling me to rethink 50 as 10-10-10-10-10. It got me thinking that a lot has changed over the past decade. Ten years doesn’t sound like a long time, but there are so many changes and events that happen; there have been births, weddings, break ups, great fear and deaths that have affected my family. 

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