by | Feb 19, 2020 | ADHD, Anxieity, Autism, Extreme Parenting, Sensory Issues
Every parent spends some amount of time in the pit. You know the one—where you second guess everything you are doing and wonder how badly you might be screwing up your child’s future. Parenting children with extra needs—medical, complex, behavioral, mental health, or...
by | Jan 7, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Extreme Parenting, Sensory Issues
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 years old. The stockings were hung with command hooks–no fuss, And she balanced the...
by | Jan 3, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Diagnosis, Extreme Parenting, Grief, Sensory Issues
Extreme parenting doesn’t leave a lot of down time or moments for the media craze of self-care. Finding ways around carving away an hour or a weekend can bring much-needed rest and relaxation to the typical stressors of every day. I love to read. However,...
by | Nov 21, 2018 | ADHD, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety, Autism, Autism, Diagnosis, Extreme Parenting, Sensory Issues, Sensory Issues
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 despair and boogers all week. To find out that Target has added an entire line of sensory and...
by | Nov 16, 2018 | ADHD, Autism, Extreme Parenting, Sensory Issues
This year’s updated version of the gift guide for kids with sensory input concerns has arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, we have tried them, used them, and loved them. Enjoy! Sensory Must-Haves: Nov. 22nd Chewelery Body Sock Hammock Swing Weighted Blanket ...
by | Oct 3, 2018 | ADHD, ADHD, ADHD, Anxieity, Anxiety, Anxiety, Autism, Autism, Extreme Parenting, Living Simply, Roadschooling, Sensory Issues, Sensory Issues, Sensory Issues
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 saw a transformation in our extreme child, who has found contented calm in our new tiny life. My...
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