I am someone who has dealt with anxiety my entire life, someone who gave birth to a daughter who has had anxiety her entire life as well. But let’s get real for a moment: I’m not a doctor or psychologist, psychiatrist, or anyone else with a clinical background treating mental health. Grounding has helped my … Read more
My daughter, Sapphire, was diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder at age 9. She is what most would call a “difficult child”, but it’s not all the time. In fact, when she’s good, she’s GREAT! But when she gets off track, it’s like a dumpster fire that nobody can put out. That’s how it used to … Read more
As your children grow up and become teens, it’s common that you’ll start to find it harder and harder to connect with them on a day-to-day basis. Here are some weekend activities that can help you better connect with your teen.
You can’t stop your teenager from feeling so much, and the last thing you should do is tell them to “stop being dramatic” or to “just grow up.” That’s what they’re doing.
Kids with sensory issues can have a hard time in crowded, loud places where they have no control. One of the ways that we got him ready was with an airport social story.
Most of us moms can probably list our favorite books from childhood and relay the characters, story-line, and emotions with vivid ease. With wonderful memories and imaginative stories, these iconic books for children are so important for us to share with our kids, for a variety of reasons. As the internet and media continue to … Read more
I originally wrote this piece for my friend Tia over at BecominNeurotic and she published it in her Live Better series. Tia has given me permission to share it here as well! My son is what most would consider a “late diagnosis”. He was not diagnosed with Autism until he was 5 and a half. … Read more
I am back with another used K-cup project! I told you I was going to find more ways to use these used K-cups and here is one more! With New Year’s Eve happening in my house tomorrow night, with kids, I had to come up with a fun noise maker that wouldn’t drive me crazy! … Read more