(By Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese) Growing up I’ve always loved Halloween (like most people). Especially, once I became a parent… I loved shopping for costumes and deciding what to do to celebrate the day. Now that Meilani (my daughter in college), is busy living her “best collegiate life”, I get to experience holidays from a… Continue reading Halloween Fun Pandemic Style
Tag: kids mental health
FREE Boredom Busters for Kids of All Ages
Are your kids bored? I have discovered that when my kids appear BUSY doing a bunch of random stuff and acting out… they are really just BORED! This may be obvious to some parents, but it wasn’t to me. My kids rarely say the words, “I’m bored!” like I did as a child. Instead, they… Continue reading FREE Boredom Busters for Kids of All Ages
Should I Worry About My Kid’s Bad Grade?
We just got our first quarter grades for the 4th grade. One child did excellent… and you guessed it, one child did not do so great. We have discussed it at length with the teachers and I have analyzed different remedies at home. But the bottom line is… should I worry about the bad grades… Continue reading Should I Worry About My Kid’s Bad Grade?
Writing Inspiration – Kissing Elbows
Believe it or not, I wrote Kissing Elbows long before the pandemic. It’s hard to believe that such a sweet concept would turn into a public health necessity years later. When my twins were just a few months old (circa 2012), they spent a lot of time in their car seats… even when not in… Continue reading Writing Inspiration – Kissing Elbows
10 Ways Coloring is Therapy for Kids
Whether it is back to school time, before a test, or anticipating a doctor’s appointment, our kids get ANXIETY! Below are some ways that coloring can help. We may not always notice how anxiety manifests in our children. Depending on their personalities, they may tell you how they are feeling or show other signs that… Continue reading 10 Ways Coloring is Therapy for Kids