Looking for summer activities to do with the family? I’m always searching for summer activities and programs that are educational, affordable and fun. I check local libraries, school districts and even local chambers of commerce for summer programs. In preparing for summer activities, I consider my kids’ interests and our family’s “must-dos” for the summer. EDUCATIONAL Libraries across the… View Post
A portion of this post first appeared in conjunction with GreatSchools.org. With creative thinking, Mami of Multiples faces the three-month challenge of keeping her four boys, from toddler to teen, active and learning. It seems like the year just started, yet summer vacation is already here. As a parent, I try to balance the summer months between fun and learning for my children…. View Post
What is a Sensory Diet? You may have heard the term, “Sensory Diet,” but wasn’t quite sure what it meant. A sensory diet is a structured plan for addressing the sensory needs that are often associated with sensory processing, sensory dysfunction, and other sensory related issues. When is a Sensory Diet Used? A sensory diet is meant to help children… View Post
Welcome Chicas Chatting audience members! This post was first written by Mami of Multiples contributor, Alicia Gonzalez, and has now been updated as of 2023. At this point, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Most likely, your child has simply demonstrated some developmental delays. Maybe you are a little further along in your journey and your child has just been diagnosed with… View Post
Whenever you feel like you can’t go on, you reach out to your support system. The people who are going to be there for you, and you for them, are what make life worth living. Your friends and family back you up when you feel like you don’t know where to turn. Family and friends are everything: They are our… View Post
Depending on where you live, it might not feel much like spring right now, but in just a few short days it will be time to go on spring break! Traveling during spring break (along with many in the rest of the country) can require some planning and traveling. The following are eight great places to take your family for spring break so you can… View Post
