Pets Can Make Difficult Conversations with Kids Easier

Pets Can Make Difficult Conversations Easier

How Pets Can Help with Difficult Conversations with Kids

The pets in our lives bring us much joy.   They teach us unconditional love and can lighten up some very tough times with their presence.  They make us laugh and bring us comfort.  Pets give us the opportunity to focus on nonverbal communication which can pull us into a deeper level of awareness.  Pets and children share a special bond.  Most children love animals.  You can almost always get a conversation going with a child about their favorite animal.  I believe pets can help overcome some challenges in communicating with children.

Something Other Than Candy to Fill Your Child’s Easter Basket

Easter Basket Ideas Other Than Candy

Easter Basket Ideas Other Than Candy

Candy and chocolate are the most popular Easter basket fillers. If you’re looking for something other than candy  to fill your child’s Easter basket, here are a few ideas to think about.

Healthy Snacks

Fill plastic eggs, Easter themed containers or use a bag tied with ribbon with healthy snack foods like dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, mini granola bars and fruit roll ups. Annie’s has a nice variety of organic bunny shaped snacks that kids love too.