Should you buy your child’s therapist a gift?

Every holiday season, there are countless newspaper articles enlightening the general public on which service sector employees should or should not receive a gift or be compensated with a generous holiday tip of some kind. In my opinion, it has gotten completely out of control, and I, for one, do not appreciate “society” pressuring me into doing something I would not normally do otherwise. It is the same reason I absolutely refuse to celebrate “Sweetest Day.” That said, my wife and I really like Lily’s speech therapist, and we did give her a $10 gift card to Starbucks this past … Continue reading

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads on a Budget

Dear Dads, don’t let an empty wallet cast a dark shadow over Mother’s Day. There are plenty of inexpensive ways you can help your child craft a memorable gift for mom on her special day. What’s more, making the personal projects will allow you time to bond with your child and give mom a break in the process. TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Materials: Bare branch from your yard or the park Tissue paper in green and pink Pencil with an eraser Glue Directions: Cut green tissue paper into triangles (use 1- to 2-inch squares cut in half on the diagonal). Use … Continue reading