Sep
25
Here’s Why Tired Moms Keep Going…
Today I’ve packed lunches, bagged Cheerios, and whooshed little feet out the door to make it to drop off on time. I’ve done eleventy loads of laundry without a single Read more
Tag: extreme parenting
Sep
25
Today My Daughter Dressed Herself
Today my daughter dressed herself. I’m talking tall polka dotted socks, bike shorts with donuts on them, and a glittery snowman long sleeved shirt…and it’s 85 degrees. She beamed with Read more
Sep
25
I Yell At My Kids. I Do.
Here’s the deal, I yell at my kids. I do. There. I said it. Let all the Judgy Karens grab their torches and pitchforks and press the last number to Read more
Feb
01
Why Moms Should Stop Hiding Fears and Frustration
Why do we spend more time apologizing than voicing our concerns, needs, or wants? When did it become shameful to just vent? Just because I’ve had a really frustrating day Read more
Jan
05
The Beauty of Doing Nothing
I’m a list-maker; full-on Type A, get it done or get out kind of mama. For me, doing nothing is an art form. It has taken years of learning to Read more
Jan
05
Our Family Hasn’t Been To Church In A Year
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
Jan
05
Every Kid Needs One Adult Who Relentlessly Believes In Them–Be That Grown Up
It’s been ten years today. You know how people often ask you who is someone you look up to; someone you’d deem a hero? My answer then would be the Read more
Jan
05
Today I Blew It
Today I Blew It. I’d made breakfast for everyone in the house before the sun rose. I kissed the husband goodbye and got the kids ready for the day. “Okay Read more
Mar
27
True Confessions: I’m A Recovering Yelling Mom (And The 5 Things I Do To Stay Calm)
Sister, step away from the phone. No need to alert CPS just yet. However, I do think that my transparency and vulnerability on a topic that generally remains shame-filled and Read more
Jan
11
8 Reasons Parenting An Extreme Child Requires An Extreme Marriage
Y’all this is not a drill! In a country where over 50 percent of couples are doomed to failed marriages, 36 percent of marriages face infidelity, and all of us Read more
Jan
05
Five Sanity-Savers for Parents with an Extreme Child on Holiday
I often write about the real life musings of raising a child with extreme behavior disorders. For other special needs parents like myself, the idea of celebrating the holidays invokes Read more
Nov
21
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
Nov
09
5 Truths about Parenting A Child on Mental Health Medication
Mamas, on this subject we must stop the relentless back-biting and judgmental behavior and unite to encourage each other. If you parent a child with special needs, whatever those needs Read more
Oct
11
Parenting A Child with Anxiety while I Manage My Own
When you have spent time parenting any children, your sanity has likely come into question a time or two. Parent a child with special needs (be they physical, emotional, or Read more
Sep
21
4 Truths Working Moms NEED to Know
Do you remember when we were young and carefree? We could stay up all hours and somehow still drag our sweatpant-clad bodies to college classes. We were in our mid-20’s Read more
Aug
06
How A Family of Four Downsized from 2000 to 200 sq. ft.
I sat in the recliner covered in spit up, nursing our two week old daughter while our son (who has multiple behavioral diagnosis) ran laps in the living room. I Read more