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Friday Faves: Target’s Adaptive Back-to-School List

As Extreme Parents, we are always on the lookout for adaptive ways to meet our kids’ needs. Today’s Friday Faves area all from Target and can make a HUGE impact Read more

My Heart Stopped and I Froze In Terror | The Mama On The Rocks

My Heart Stopped and I Froze In Terror

This is the Face of A Mom who is Absolutely Terrified. As a parent, we are forced to face countless fears that just weren’t as prevalent when we were kids Read more

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Extreme Parent Christmas

The children were nestled after bounding around, And surviving a two hour epic meltdown. The mom she was tired, her coffee was cold. After readying for Christmas she felt 80 Read more

Mind-Blowing Sensory Gifts at Target

You all know I LUUURRRRVVVV Target. I mean, nothing spells ‘getaway’ like a hot Starbucks and a red cart handle in my cold mama hands that have felt nothing but Read more

How Downsizing and Living Simple Has Transformed My Child

One year ago, we sold the farm (literally) and drastically downsized our lives into a 36-foot RV. We shed furniture, toys, clothes — and stress. In the process, we also Read more

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Here’s What Happened When An Overstimulated Sensory Kiddo Met A Friendly Vietnam Veteran

Today I cried at breakfast. Twice. We had been on our cross country trip for nearly two weeks. We’d crossed seven states, driven over 2200 miles, and spent more than Read more

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8 Ways Simplified Living Improves Behavior for Extreme Children

While my husband and I have lived tiny with our two kids and our dog for a year now, the tiny life isn’t for everyone. Our decision to drastically downsize, Read more

The Ugly Truth About ADHD and Lying: Why Some Kids Choose To Lie Even When The Truth Is Easier

I have never met a grown adult who hasn’t told a lie; usually within that same hour. It happens. We might fib because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings Read more