Moving to Mexico has brought about many changes in my life, especially in dealing with my son’s “terrible twos” and the tantrums that came with it. Parenting as we all know is not all sunshine and rainbows, and having to deal with your child throwing tantrums and being disobedient, which is normal in child development can leave the most patient parent exasperated. Dealing with children in the midst of tantrums and meltdowns can be hit or miss. Over the years, some helpful discoveries have helped create a safe space that promotes positive behavior in our home. First tip, stay calm, you getting ..read more

Imagine sitting in a dining area with a bunch of other parents and someone yells terrible twos. All the parents start running like there’s a fire in the halls. I know it is a bit of an exaggeration but there are some parents, I can only imagine having that type of fear over a two-year-old or even a three-year-old, after all, it’s not confined to a specific age. The ‘Terrible Two” as we the fortunate and when I say that I mean the ones who have kids and experienced this time of let us call it testing every fiber of our being. There is no need to fear, that is “why we are here. We are all dads h ..read more

How many of you, if given the opportunity would love a permanent change of scenery? Like living in a country that is possibly one of the most laid-back places on earth? Where the sun welcomes you most days of the year while relaxing in the endless comfort of Spanish cuisine? After an impromptu decision to move with my family here, I can boldly claim no regrets. Living in Ensenada, the peninsula off the mainland of Mexico, about a 2-hour drive from San Diego has been a mixture of everything you would possibly want. As with anything, deciding where to live, work, play, kids school, church a ..read more

 Imagine having fresh-grown food at your fingertips all year round, does that sound appealing? They say health is wealth but what exactly is giving you health? While the healthy options for our daily food intake are a little more expensive than the alternatives, plenty of options are available. Living in bigger countries seasonal foods are much harder to get ahold of compared to the Caribbean where I’m from, unless you know where to look. By incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet with a range of flavors and textures your tastebuds will be plenty satisfied. One way to ..read more

How many of you would love a permanent change of scenery? Living in a country that is possibly way laid back, and sunny most days of the year while relaxing to the endless comfort of Spanish cuisine? You are the only one. About 3 years my family made an impromptu decision to move to Mexico. Living in Ensenada, the peninsula off the mainland of Mexico has been a mixture of everything. As with anything, deciding where to live, work, play, kids school, church and so much comes into play. In this article, we will help you decide two things, whether Mexico is right for you or not, plus sixteen ..read more

 While people say your child can’t go to college in diapers, it does not make the potty training any easier when you are elbow deep in the process. Luckily the best advice is from parents who have gone through it. Whether you have a boy or a girl, there are many different ways of getting the results you are after, which is for every parent, a child who is potty trained sometime before college. Knowing When They Are Ready When is Your Boy Ready? Age: When most boys get to the ages between 2 and 3, some may be ready earlier or later. Interest in the toilet: Your son may start sho ..read more

Speech therapy has come a long way, including fairly new technology and apps geared to help improve communication.  In 2024, these apps will be more intuitive and user-friendly than ever, offering various features that cater to different speech impairment needs and even more. They assist in helping people as useful tools for both individuals undergoing speech therapy and the speech therapists. With interactive interfaces and customizable exercises, these apps make the practice more engaging and accessible outside of traditional clinic settings. Speech therapy apps are not only convenient ..read more

This article is part of a nine-part series covering all the aspects of speech delay in children. We cover all the major topics from Parental roles in speech delay to the best toys and the right time to see a speech therapist. Parenting a child with a speech delay, we know is an ongoing process. It comes with much learning while you go and getting constant professional advice. One factor that has been consistently linked to speech delay is the level of parental involvement in a child’s language development.  What is Speech Delay Speech Vs. Language Delay: What’s the Difference When people ..read more

If you are a parent like me raising a bilingual child, you may have heard concerns from others about potential speech delays. It’s a must that we’re able to separate fact from fiction regarding the relationship between bilingualism and speech delay. Let’s debunk the myths and facts surrounding this topic. The first myth is pretty common, but bilingualism does not cause speech delay. This belief is not supported by research. Studies have shown the opposite. Bilingual children have been shown to reach language milestones at the same time as monolingual children. Some children learning two langua ..read more

You’ve heard the terms “speech delay” and “language disorder” used interchangeably but do you know their meaning and the differences? There is a distinct difference between the two. We are aware that both involve difficulties with communication and affect different aspects of language development. Speech delay refers to a delay in how long a child develops their development of speech sounds. Children who suffer from it may have trouble producing certain sounds or may leave out sounds altogether. They may also have difficulty putting sounds together to form words. Speech delay can be caused by ..read more