This is the frustration, the overwhelm, and sometimes the tears that can come when the timer ends and the task isn’t finished. That moment can feel like failure for a child who’s trying their best. But here’s what’s actually happening: her brain is learning to regulate emotions, process endings, and recover from frustration. We don’t rush her through it. We validate her feelings “It’s okay to be upset. You tried really hard.” Then we give her more time. Mikko is home homeschooled, which means we

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A bride and groom were treated to their own kind of adventure when their Hobbiton wedding was “crashed” by a celebrity. Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride, of Rotorua, were getting married at the tourist spot on Monday when suddenly, Hollywood actor Elijah Wood, aka Frodo the Hobbit, came to congratulate them. Hobbiton Movie Set general manager tourism Shayne Forrest said it was the first time a Lord of the Rings cast member had called into a wedding at the set. Sharik told the Waikato Herald it

Save this easy recipe for your holiday season of treats! Christmas crockpot candy! 🎄🎅🏻🍫 1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips 16 oz bakers chocolate 1 cup peanut butter 4 cups peanuts Festive sprinkles Put all ingredients into a crockpot. Cook on low for one hour stirring at the 30 minute mark. Stir one more time after the hour and place one scoop of mixture into cup liners. Top with Christmas sprinkles. Move to fridge for one hour to set. Enjoy! #christmastreats #easyrecipe #crockpotcandy #chris