Boho Nursery Makeover for my rainbow baby girl #3 with Loomwell wallpaper, Moses changing basket, natural rattan elements, sunburst mirror, hanging swing, tassel curtains, washable rugs, and handmade elements. Such a fun room transformation for the one room challenge.
Read MoreSo today's is called come early, stay late and this is a strategy that I learned from a national conference that I went to when I was a teacher for preschool and I had a really difficult class as I've talked about before, but there were some kids who like, they didn't need a behavior plan. They didn't need like positive behavior support, individualized interventions, but still I would say something and they just wouldn't listen. It's like, they couldn't hear it, they couldn't tune into it. So for example, I'd be like, okay, we need to use walking feet and I like stop him and be like, Johnny use walking feet, Johnny use walking feet and I would say that in two seconds later, Johnny would be so excited to be running again.
What I realized in learning about this and learning about regulation and stuff like that is IT WASN'T A LISTENING PROBLEM. HE HEARD IT, HE TRIED, AND THEN TWO SECONDS LATER HE WAS DOING IT AGAIN. IT WAS A SELF-REGULATION PROBLEM.
Read MoreI walked by my extra cluttered laundry/mudroom and knew a change was in store. I built this super easy storage area for the items (tp, paper towels, cleaning supplies) from the closet, adjusted my homemade butcher block counter, and did a board and batten peg wall for coats/bags. This HomeRight paint sprayer made all the difference.
Read MoreIn 2016, I wanted to keep it simple and do the theme, "want, need, wear, read" for Christmas presents. But I literally have enough books to start a library for the first five years of Charlie's life. He has plenty of clothes. In fact, too many. And want/need… I had a new thought… basing their gifts on what they WANT/LIKE and support the development they need in the upcoming year.
So with toys and books this year, I am not going to look at the most popular toy. I'm going to start with the developmental areas… see what toys/experiences that support those areas.
Notice where my kids may need more support and get the toys that can help him develop those skills! This is my third year doing this and it’s been WONDERFUL.
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