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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
On any given week, I am carting my kids from school to sports and myself from work to meetings and back again the next day. I pack lunches, have quick Read more
From fidget spinners to chew necklaces, many parents raising kids with behaviors and mental health concerns have seen a laundry list of suggestions to help children focus when their sensory Read more
“For the love of all things holy and good, WHAT IS THAT NOISE!?” Yes, I yelled this. No, it wasn’t my finest moment. Yes, it happens about 37 times a Read more
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
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Today is Picture Day Here’s the thing, friends. When I say I don’t care what other people think, I actually mean those words. I even kind of love going against Read more
Our Family Hasn’t Been to Church in a Year The modernization of popular worship services in some church congregations has made the music more relevant for a millennial crowd. Our Read more
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
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 Read more
Your new and improved gift guide for those with ADHD. Keep them busy, keep them moving, friends. We’ve bought them, used them, tried them, and loved them. Each are an Read more
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
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
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
Many parents toil and strain over the decision to pull their children from the public school system or to never start them in the first place. For our family, this Read more
Regardless of whether or not your child carries an official diagnosis, many kids and young adults’ daily lives are affected by sensory needs that are either being under-met or overwhelmed. Read more
The summer can bring about endless challenges for kids with sensory needs. One major road block to enjoying fun in the sun can be for those parents of kiddos who Read more
As a counterpart to the previous post, Ten Gifts For Your ADHD Child That Might Buy You Five Minutes of Sanity, this gift guide is loaded with presents that are Read more