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May 6, 2019 0 Comments

What is a parenting “safe word”???

June 27, 2019

Parenting Help Words To Create A Calming Environment As I’ve said in other articles, parenting is the hardest job in the world. If you are a lucky one who has a partner in crime, here is a tip that may help your parenting. A friend of mine recently told me about the parenting “safe word”. …

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Small closet running out of space?

May 23, 2012

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Closet Doubler Rod If you are like me, there is never enough space in your closet. Though I would love to have a beautiful customized closet with a magical mirror that told me how beautiful I looked in every outfit, a place to store 500 pairs of shoes with a relaxation area to chill for …

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10 must-haves in a DIY home sensory room

May 18, 2019

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Top Home Sensory Room Equipment If you’ve ever visited an Occupational Therapy gym (like the ones pictured above), you would see lots of big, expensive, fun equipment. Equipment that you either can’t afford or just can’t fit into your house. Making a sensory room or rooms can be overwhelming, so I’m going to break down …

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Questions to ask a prospective Occupational Therapist

July 2, 2019

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How To Choose The Right Occupational Therapist For Your Child Making the decision that your child’s tantrums or “quirks” might need some professional help is a very daunting task. Where do you go first? Who do you talk to? What questions do you ask? Whom do you ask those questions to? If you’ve read any …

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