Wearing face masks is becoming mandatory in many public spaces as well as many schools around the world. While for some, this is a minor inconvenience, for those with breathing difficulty, hearing loss, or sensory issues, it is much more of a challenge. Below, you will find a comprehensive guide of mask wearing tips for kids with sensory issues.Important note: I know that there continues to be debate over mask wearing. Regardless of how you personally feel about masks, the fact remains that more and more regulations are being put in place requiring the use of masks. This article is not meant to debate the effectiveness of face masks or whether or not they should be mandated. It is meant...
Do Good Today mug from Ramona Rose use code RISESHINE to save 20% off this mug! Rise and Shine is my way of starting the day with you – almost as if we’re chatting over a hot cup of coffee or tea! I share my favorite deals of the day, highlights from yesterday, and anything else that might help you save time, money or energy. Published in the morning on Monday through Friday – as I’m able. Good afternoon! I don’t know about you. .. but today has been a MONDAY! We were busy this past weekend doing a garage sale. The weather was beautiful. . .and it was super successful (or garage has never looked so clean) but they sure are...
Get ready for 2020’s line up of birthday parties for kids with our guide to the most popular kids’ party ideas. From a birthday bash featuring favorites like llamas to birthday party ideas for teens to even an exciting experience party like an Escape Room, these hip ideas for party themes are sure to make those mini-milestones ones you’ll never forget! **Editor’s Note: Due to COVID-19, some of the birthday ideas that happen outside the home are not possible at this time. photo: iStock Drive-By Birthday Parade 2020 is the year of the drive-by birthday parade. There are all sorts of creative ways to make it special for the birthday kiddo. Make posters, shoot silly string out the window, tie...
This will be a unique school year. In our school district, 60% of children will attend in-person schooling and 40% will use the virtual school option. While the majority will attend school in-person, there are contingency plans for virtual schooling if teachers or students are exposed to COVID. It's definitely a challenging time. As a mom and an engineer, I thought that I would share some science kits for those who have their children at home since I am familiar with science kits that make science fun! Plus, if your children are not home schooling, these are great science toys to augment their schooling. Spoiler alert - even if you weren't a fan of science class as a child, I think that you...
CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Bloggaversary Edition (9/16)Bloggaversary Edition (9/16)Back on this date in 2014, I put up my first post on this blog. I took me a month or two to figure out what I was doing, but here we are, a few years, about 3750 posts, and over 9 million hits later, still plugging away. Traditional anniversary gifts are either candy or iron, so I will eat some chocolate today in honor of the occasion.In the meantime, here are some items to read. I'll repeat my standard request-- if it speaks to yu, share it. I have an audience not because I'm some blazing light of wisdom, but because people have over the years boosted my signal, shared my stuff, passed...
