Before you know it, winter vacation will be here. If you're planning a family adventure, the following tips and tricks will help you pull it off like a pro — even with a tiny traveler in tow! 1. Choose flight times wisely. Don't kick off the holidays with a fussy flyer in your lap. The best way to keep your journey peaceful is to pick a time when your child is most likely … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Traveling with Kids
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What I DON’T Want for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and everyone is asking the moms what we want. I’m a simple gal and not particularly high maintenance in the gifts department. I don’t want flowers or jewelry for Mother’s Day or any other occasion really. In fact, my perfect Mother’s Day gift would be doing without some things. For example, there are certain comments made by the … [Read more...] about What I DON’T Want for Mother’s Day
When Your Daughter Is Getting Married (And You Have 6 Kids)
When my children were young I would throw some of the most amazing birthday parties. Every year I would throw six fun birthday parties, one for each child with a theme, decorations, and activities. 20 years later I still bump into to parents and children who share their memories of the Newsome kids’ birthday parties. These parties were always a hit and I was creative and … [Read more...] about When Your Daughter Is Getting Married (And You Have 6 Kids)
Toddler Door Locking: An Epidemic
I’m here to raise awareness about a serious issue affecting all parents at some point in their lives. As a survivor of Toddler Door Locking, I believe I can offer insight into this growing epidemic that touches hundreds of homes every year. Let me paint the picture: I live in a townhouse consisting of three floors. When you enter my house, you are greeted by the fairly … [Read more...] about Toddler Door Locking: An Epidemic
Ironic Autism Opposites
A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many stim by lining up objects. The ironic comparison was that while … [Read more...] about Ironic Autism Opposites