Archive for the 'Guest posts' Category

Making Our Small House Livable

Yazan: CanCan | 05 July 2009 | 4 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Guest posts, Project Simplify

We are a few weeks into the move and the house is starting to take some shape now. An air conditioner was iinstalled in our living room making it the first completed room in the house. Let’s see, that only leaves me with 7 more rooms!
I have been spending quite a bit of time at [...]

The Downsizing Journey Begins

Yazan: CanCan | 25 June 2009 | 9 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Guest posts, Project Simplify, Uncategorized

This is a guest post by my hubs, Nick (AKA Dad Most Traveled). We are spending the summer on separate continents, myself in USA and Nick in Asia. He is going to give us a weekly update about his projects in Asia.
Our family has been living in Laos since 2003. Since we moved from our [...]

Guest Post by Bailey Earith: Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

Yazan: CanCan | 16 June 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Guest posts, Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder in children: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment
Definition: Sensory Processing Disorder or Sensory Integration Dysfunction is a developmental problem that occurs when sensory signals (sound, light, touch, motion) fail to get properly organized in the brain. This lack or disorganization results in inappropriate responses or output. A child with SPD finds it difficult to process [...]

A Note from Kim McVean, O.T.R./L.

Yazan: CanCan | 14 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Guest posts, Sensory Processing Disorder

I am an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory processing issues. In addition to being an occupational therapist, I am also the mother of twin boys both of which have sensory issues. I have a weekly internet radio show where I discuss sensory issues, and also have a website.
The reason that I started [...]

Sensory Processing Disorder: A Mother Shares Her Experience

Yazan: CanCan | 09 June 2009 | 14 Comments
Categories: Guest posts, Sensory Processing Disorder

Yesterday, a mother of a 4 year old girl with sensory processing disorder shared with us about her experiences receiving a diagnosis of SPD and what that meant to their family.
SPD affects 1 out of every 20 children, yet many parents don’t know how to help them at home.
Today we will hear from another parent [...]

New Summer BabyLegs at Mom4Life

Yazan: CanCan | 29 May 2009 | 144 Comments
Categories: Baby care, Children's fashion, Giveaways, Guest posts, Mom stuff, Reviews, Safety

Here we are, on the brink of June. Cool weather has officially gone into hibernation for the summer, along with Buckley’s winter wardrobe.
What should be an emotionally neutral activity, packing up wool and fleece, was a little bittersweet. One pair of Baby Legs after another went into storage-the sweet ribbed white ones, the [...]

Fun Baths With Boon

Yazan: CanCan | 07 May 2009 | 251 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Guest posts, Reviews

I think one of the major lessons of motherhood is that every second of every day can be a “teachable moment”.
What was once a bowl of breakfast cereal now becomes a treatise on geometry; a simple walk to the mailbox is transformed into a horticulture seminar.
I suppose the folks at Boon agree, judging by their [...]

Modware for Toddlers

Yazan: CanCan | 09 April 2009 | 83 Comments
Categories: Baby care, Eating, Giveaways, Guest posts, Reviews

The transition from highchair to grown-up table may not be one of the hallmark moments of a baby’s life, but I’ve found it to be one of the more annoying.
After all, you’re dining at least three times a day, and in our family, Buckley (our 14-month-old) takes most of her snacks at the table, [...]

Constructive Play Ideas For Little Ones

Yazan: CanCan | 19 February 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Educational products, Games, Guest posts, Toys

I have such enthusiasm for teaching young children through play. I am always eager to discover educational toys and activities to help little ones reach their highest potential!
Today, guest blogger Melitsa Avila shares some rich resources for constructive together time with your baby, toddler, or preschooler:
Babies
1. Treasure basket play
2. Homemade Rattle
3. Wooden key ring: Babies [...]

Domestic Open Adoption

Yazan: CanCan | 19 January 2009 | 7 Comments
Categories: Adoption, Guest posts

Shelby Barone is an adoptive mom, blogger, and mompreneur behind Glitterful Felt Stories.
Shelby has adopted two children in the U.S., and has a “homegrown” or biological child as well.
Shelby wanted to share about her experience in adopting domestically!
There are so many misconceptions about domestic adoption. My husband and I were able to adopt two [...]

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