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 …
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How to Make a Calm Down Box (A.K.A. Rescue Kit for Meltdowns)
What is a calm down box? Great question! I’ve been on this kick where I’m writing a lot about Sapphire, our daughter who was diagnosed at age 9 with ADD and ODD. Diagnosed at age …
A Parent’s Guide to The Nurtured Heart Approach
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 …
A Letter to the Parent of an ODD Child (Plus Everything You Wanted to Know About ODD)
Dear Mom (or Dad), Take a breath. Or two. Deep ones. Okay, one more. In and out. Slowly. I know it’s extremely tough to deal with your ODD child, day in and day out. Sometimes …
Weekend Activities to Connect with Your Teen
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.
5 Ways to Be There for 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.
Tips for Flying With an Autistic Child
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.
Raising Readers: Iconic Books for Children
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 …