A Separate World
I think as a parent, one of the hardest things to see is your child hurting and not being able to fix that hurt. Social interactions have a big impact on them. When our child was younger, preschool and elementary school aged, fostering friendships was easier. I could...We Survived!
The lead up to the holiday season was a tough one this year. I had so many appointments and things on my “to do” list, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed. Honestly, I didn’t get everything done that I set out to do and I’m OK with this....Resolutions. Why I don’t make them.
This is the time of year that many people come up with a new goal or a big plan for the new year. I don’t do this. What??? No New Year goal? Yup, that right. I am not a New Year’s resolutions kind of person. I am a moments person. Don’t misunderstand...7 Tips to Surviving Christmas
It seems Christmas is getting earlier and earlier each year. Stores have items and advertisements out even before Halloween has finished. I love Christmas and the busyness it brings. Baking cookies, spending time family, sending and receiving Christmas cards all...12 Days of Christmas – Activities for Families
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases I love Christmas and all of the fun that the season can bring. At our home, we try to keep the same traditions each year. Having a few children that need routine and consistency it’s important we keep...10 Stocking Stuffers for Ideas for kids with Sensory Issues
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each of my children has a box of sensory items and fidgety toys that they enjoy and use often. They are perfect for the stocking and are helpful throughout the year. Here are the top 10 choices of our family....The Diagnosis
What We Knew My husband and I adopted three children separately through the foster system within our own province. We knew they would have had a harder start to life and most likely have some challenges. We both felt, that with our experience and knowledge, adopting...Halloween Traditions
Halloween is a fun time for our family. I love the traditions that we do and the dressing up. Each year we head to the pumpkin patch, carve jack-o-lanterns, frequent the halloween store and go to different community events. Halloween is one event the I don’t...You ARE a Superhero!
I have read a few posts now on social media sites where parents, of children with disabilities, feel less than or unexceptional. They have put it out there that they have limitations or not all of the answers and at times overwhelmed. A few people have even said...Hi, I’m Heidi. Thanks for stopping by.
