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A Letter to the Teacher of “That Kid” with the Difficult Behaviors

By Lemon Lime Adventures 67 Comments

A letter to the teacher from the difficult child (1)

(Inside: To the Teacher of “That Kid” I see how exhausted you are as you walk out at the end of day. Take a breath and read this. That kid wants to tell you a few things today.) I see you struggling with that kid.  I see how exhausted you are as  you walk out of […]

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Sensory Hacks to Focus a Fidgety Child (That don’t involve a Fidget Spinner)

By Lemon Lime Adventures 43 Comments

(Inside: Do you know a child who seems to always have something in their hands? They’re always touching something? These hacks for a fidgety child might be just what you need!) Fidgets seem to be all the rage right now. With all the banning of fidget spinners in schools everywhere, people are starting to see “Fidgets” in […]

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A Simple System to Empower Young Children to Love Writing

By Kaylene George Leave a Comment

Does Your Child Love Writing? If Not... You Need This Simple System to Empower Your Young Writer.

I never thought I’d be a writer. Growing up I dreamt of being a teacher. I wanted to open my own school one day. But writing was never really on my radar. Until I couldn’t teach anymore. My son’s high needs became more and more apparent, and he just wasn’t thriving at school. We knew […]

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Super Simple Peeps Patterns | Easter Activity for Kids

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Peeps Patterns Simple Easter Learning

(Inside: These super simple Peeps patterns make the perfect Easter activity for kids! It’s so simple and fun that my toddler and ten-year-old both had a blast!) We are on a peep kick. For no particular reason, other than the fact that we are obsessed with Peeps. I mean, they’re the best Easter candy… After finishing […]

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50 Totally Awesome STEAM Gifts for Science-Loving Kids

By Kaylene George

50 Totally Awesome STEAM Gifts for Science-Loving Kids

He walked in and slammed the door. He was stomping off to his room before I could even say “how was your day”? I knew I needed a way to really connect with my son, but more and more it felt like we had no common ground. Sitting down to a planned activity with mom […]

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10 Must-Try Cranberry Science Experiments

By Stephanie Oswald Leave a Comment

10 Absolute Must-Try Cranberry Science Experiments

One of my very favorite foods this time of year is sweet cranberry sauce! I feel like just the cranberry color is enough to make me feel like winter is here. My kids, though? Cranberries are “not their favorite”. See, I’ve got some pretty picky eaters. Of course I’m trying to expand their tastes, and […]

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25 Must-Try Thanksgiving Feast Experiments

By Stephanie Oswald Leave a Comment

25 Must-Try Thanksgiving Feast Experiments

As much as we absolutely love Halloween, Thanksgiving is hard in our house. There’s new foods, new people, new smells, new sounds, and the sensory overload can often result in a Thanksgiving meltdown. One of the best tips that we’ve found to handle overwhelming holidays is to help my kids find a way to do things […]

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Growing a Bacteria Garden | Totally Gross Science for Kids

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Growing Bacteria Gardens | Gross Science for Kids

My kids love all things squishy, slimey,  and gross… Creepy crawlies, petri-dish snacks, and pretty much anything that makes you say “ewwww”. The other day I walked into my kitchen to see the kids a little too close to the trash can for my comfort level, so I asked what they were up to. “We’re observing!” […]

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Building Structures with Candy Pumpkins

By Lemon Lime Adventures 64 Comments

Building with Candy Pumpkins STEM Challenge for Fall

“When I grow up, I’m going to build buildings taller than a roller coaster” While I stirred my coffee, my four-year-old was telling me all of the things she would do when she was just a bit bigger. “You can definitely build buildings taller than a roller coaster. You can do anything!” “Could I build […]

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  • 6 Simple Strategies to Teach Social Skills When it Doesn’t Come Easy
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  • 15 Proven Strategies that go Beyond Words to Calm an Anxious Child
  • Today I had a photo shoot for an upcoming project that starts March 7th.
.
At first thoughts of ... “I’m not cute enough. 
I’m not skinny enough.
My teeth aren’t white enough.” ... flooded my head.
.
And then I took a moment to celebrate the true wins.
.
I CAN smile again.
I DO have joy again.
I HAVE a lot to be excited about. .
Two years ago I couldn’t say those things honestly. .
So today... I celebrate the small wins, the big wins and the wins that are yet to come...
.
What can I celebrate with you?

#embraceadventure #calmthechaos #ctcwin #parenting #launchlife
  • A simple classic game. But so much opportunity for connection. 
What’s your favorite family game?
  • This is my date for Valentine’s day. 
At 13 I have to embrace every moment he would choose to have dinner with his mama. 
Every day might not be perfect but I choose to use moments like these to anchor me for when times get hard. 
How are you connecting today? 
#itstartswithconnection #raisingsuperkids #calmthechaos #autism #parenting
  • “Papa can you play with me?”
.
His response could have been ... Not right now...
I’m busy.

But instead ... he simply said ... Sure!
.
These two are like peas and carrots.
.
This is a little girl that loves her papa.
. 
This is a papa that loves his little girl. .
What appears to be a quick game of tic-tac-toe...
.
Is really just one of many examples of unconditional love.
. 
I get so much joy from watching their relationship grow and develop. 
5 minutes can make a huge difference. 
#itstartswithconnection #calmthechaos #raisingsuperkids #fatherdaughter
  • Today my son broke his glasses 👓
.
He wasn’t hit by a football🏈
.
He wasn’t being careless⁉️
.
He didn’t step on them on accident 🤦🏻‍♀️
.
No. He broke them because he was mad. 😡
.
He had a rough day at school (understatement)
.
They use a “seclusion room” when children are disregulated
.
Today my son could NOT calm on his own. .
He shared he went between screaming and throwing his glasses to try to get out...
😡
To crying on the floor thinking he’d never get out.
😭
This was the result. .
I could get mad that we have to get new glasses.
I could scold him for having a fit at school.
I could punish him for all the destruction.
.
Instead, I choose to connect with him.
. 
He’s been isolated enough and that didn’t end well.
.
Tonight we will connect and plan how to alter the results when he gets upset.
.
What choices could he make differently?
What could he say? 
How could he calm himself next time? 
#itstartswithconnection #calmthechaos #parenting #autism #raisingsuperkids
  • Today I had a photo shoot for an upcoming project that starts March 7th.
.
At first thoughts of ... “I’m not cute enough. 
I’m not skinny enough.
My teeth aren’t white enough.” ... flooded my head.
.
And then I took a moment to celebrate the true wins.
.
I CAN smile again.
I DO have joy again.
I HAVE a lot to be excited about. .
Two years ago I couldn’t say those things honestly. .
So today... I celebrate the small wins, the big wins and the wins that are yet to come...
.
What can I celebrate with you?

#embraceadventure #calmthechaos #ctcwin #parenting #launchlife
  • A simple classic game. But so much opportunity for connection. 
What’s your favorite family game?
  • This is my date for Valentine’s day. 
At 13 I have to embrace every moment he would choose to have dinner with his mama. 
Every day might not be perfect but I choose to use moments like these to anchor me for when times get hard. 
How are you connecting today? 
#itstartswithconnection #raisingsuperkids #calmthechaos #autism #parenting
  • “Papa can you play with me?”
.
His response could have been ... Not right now...
I’m busy.

But instead ... he simply said ... Sure!
.
These two are like peas and carrots.
.
This is a little girl that loves her papa.
. 
This is a papa that loves his little girl. .
What appears to be a quick game of tic-tac-toe...
.
Is really just one of many examples of unconditional love.
. 
I get so much joy from watching their relationship grow and develop. 
5 minutes can make a huge difference. 
#itstartswithconnection #calmthechaos #raisingsuperkids #fatherdaughter
  • Today my son broke his glasses 👓
.
He wasn’t hit by a football🏈
.
He wasn’t being careless⁉️
.
He didn’t step on them on accident 🤦🏻‍♀️
.
No. He broke them because he was mad. 😡
.
He had a rough day at school (understatement)
.
They use a “seclusion room” when children are disregulated
.
Today my son could NOT calm on his own. .
He shared he went between screaming and throwing his glasses to try to get out...
😡
To crying on the floor thinking he’d never get out.
😭
This was the result. .
I could get mad that we have to get new glasses.
I could scold him for having a fit at school.
I could punish him for all the destruction.
.
Instead, I choose to connect with him.
. 
He’s been isolated enough and that didn’t end well.
.
Tonight we will connect and plan how to alter the results when he gets upset.
.
What choices could he make differently?
What could he say? 
How could he calm himself next time? 
#itstartswithconnection #calmthechaos #parenting #autism #raisingsuperkids

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