That you can still receive in time for Christmas . . . This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure on my About page. If you’re anything like me, you’ve absolutely had years where you’ve waited till the last minute to buy Christmas gifts (or to give grandparents lists for your kids). And while … Read more
Last year G’s therapist suggested that we try a sensory diet with her. A sensory diet is something often used in occupational therapy, a series of activities designed to give a child’s body the input it needs. You could also call it a self-regulation chart. For G, who has ADHD, her sensory diet is designed … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure on my about page. The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is very dear to my heart. Once upon a time, when I was a missionary with Life Teen, I was blessed to be in Mexico on December 12th. It was truly an incredible experience. There … Read more
If you live in Metro Detroit, you’ve probably heard of The Henry Ford Museum. It’s part of our membership to Greenfield Village, but this was our first time venturing inside. And it was incredible. Huge. Detailed. Full of things that made everyone’s jaws drop. So for today’s 7 Quick Takes, here are the 7 things … Read more
My kids love crafts, and I love when I can find one that works several skills at once. This preschool Christmas tree craft is just such a project! It’s a multi-step process, so it builds concentration and patience. The cutting step gives their hand muscles a work out and improves their fine motor skills. The … Read more
St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is an important piece of the Catholic faith, rendered more so in this time where our culture is seeking to remove the distinctions between men and women as well as to exploit bodies as objects. The Catholic Church holds up the body as good and holy, and … Read more
Last year I wrote about our favorite equipment for indoor gross motor activities. This morning we took some of them out to play with some friends who came over, so I thought I’d share a few of the games that we play and the other ways we use them. This post contains affiliate links. Read … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure on my About page. Happy Advent! I’ve been spending time this weekend switching us over from Thanksgiving and fall decor to Advent and Christmas. One of my favorite pieces to get out is our box of Christmas books, which always get placed in a beautiful basket … Read more
If you’re in need of a simple and yet thoughtful Thanksgiving craft, look no further than this I’m Thankful Turkey! Here’s what to do: Download the PDF below for the turkey body and feathers pattern (feet and beak included as well) and print as many copies as you need. Then, simply write, color, and glue … Read more
Taking care of Gram is a blessing and a joy, but it does require some adjustments and some work, especially around the holidays. Gram’s dementia means that routine and stability are paramount to her happiness, and she is always less anxious when everything is the same. Holiday visits from families, extra activity in the house, … Read more