Natasha Combrink

Nats is a freelance writer raising two kids. She embraces life and motherhood without labels and wants to inspire others to do the same. As a young first-time mom, the whirlwind of opinions on how to best raise kids challenged her to find her voice. She now confidently believes in gently teaching children to be independent and equipping them with the knowledge they need to create a life that brings them joy.

Natasha Combrink
Girl writing a letter to Santa on christmas eve.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Should Parents Lie to Their Kids About Santa Claus?

Should parents lie about Santa? Find out how to balance trust, magic, and holiday traditions right here!

Woman teaching emotional regulation to her children through taking deep breaths

Behavior

5 Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids

Want to teach your child how to regulate emotions? Here are emotional regulation activities for kids that can help!

Two children playing in a sandpit with various sand toys

Sensory Activities

5 Sand Play Activities to Encourage Fine Motor Development

Sensory bin, at the beach, or in a sandpit? Try these sand play activities to help toddlers and preschoolers develop their fine motor skills.

Balancing boy

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Static Balance Activities for Kids

These four fun exercises will boost your child's static balance and coordination. They improve postural balance and strengthen core and glute muscles.

A Group of Kids Playing Jumping Rope

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Jumping Games for Kids

Looking for a fun way to keep your children entertained? Jumping games for kids are the perfect solution! Here are some that are fun and educational.

Christmas breakfast adorable granddaughter mixing flour with eggs on wooden flour preparing dough for homemade cookies pizza pasta bread.

Parenting

3 Ideas for a Fab Yes Day (And How to Set Yes Day Rules)

Creating Yes Day rules for your family prevents overspending and chaos. Learn about setting rules and low-cost Yes Day ideas here!

Little child playing in hammock at home

Behavior, Sensory Activities

8 Must-Haves for a Soothing Sensory Toolkit

Looking for sensory toolkit essentials for your child? These soothing items can help your child with sensory processing difficulties!

Child Jumping in Puddle

Math and Science

4 Weather Activities for Preschoolers

Whether the weather is sunny, cloudy, windy or rainy check out these educational weather activities for preschool that your children will love!

Grand mother and smiling grand daughter with down syndrome use a laptop.

IEPs, Special Needs

5 Ways AI Can Benefit Special Needs Students

AI in special education classrooms can help create highly personalized experiences and improve inclusivity. Read about more benefits here!

Young couple managing finances, reviewing their bank accounts using laptop computer and calculator at modern kitchen.

Special Needs

Financial Planning for Families With Special Needs Children

With special needs financial planning, you can secure necessary resources for your child now while ensuring they will be cared for in the future.

Asian teacher teach ukulele to girl with Down's syndrome.

Autism, Music Play

6 Ways Music Therapy Can Support Children With Autism

By harnessing the power of music, autistic children can develop communication, social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Here’s how!

Nursery pick up and drop off.

Education, Special Needs

How To Build a Relationship With Your Child’s Special Ed Teacher

Unsure how to build a genuine connection with your child’s special ed teacher? Understanding their role and how to support them will help!

A toddler receiving early intervention services.

Special Needs, Visual Impairment

Why Early Intervention Is Critical for Blind Children

Children diagnosed with visual processing disorders, low vision, or blindness need specialized treatment. Early intervention programs can help.

Nine year old disabled boy in wheelchair laughing with teen sister in kitchen.

Special Needs

Nurturing the Caregiver: Self-Care for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Looking for practical tips to balance self-care and caregiving? Discover why self-care for parents with special needs kids is so important here!

Autistic boy during ABA therapy look at teacher pointing to lesson timer.

Autism

5 Controversial Treatments for Autism and What You Need To Know

As autism research expands, treatment options do, too. Discover alternative treatments for autism, their risks and benefits, and learn what experts say here!