Mar
08
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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Jan
07
To the Introvert During the Holidays…
I see you sulking back to a corner of the crowded family room, volunteering to do dishes (your most hated chore) just to buy yourself 20 minutes of alone time Read more
Jan
07
Things I Didn’t Learn About Myself Until My Mid (okay, Late) 30s…
Things I Didn’t Learn About Myself Until My Mid (okay, Late) 30s… 1. Making friends is hard for me. I’m wildly awkward and have paralyzing social anxiety that developed in Read more
Feb
01
To The Grandparent Who Is A Kid’s Best Friend
Like it happened yesterday, I can remember belly laughing over hour-long games of Dominoes, always diligent as my fiesty grandma would cheat in a second and never let me win Read more
Oct
04
How to Keep Your Kids Happy in a Tiny Home
Living in a tiny house has become quite popular these days. A quick Google search, and you’ll find all kinds of articles about couples or single folks living the tiny 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
Feb
22
Six Things to Ask Yourself Before Going Tiny
Making the decision to downsize our supersized lives and go tiny full time can be a very exciting one. However, many people, couples, and even families are seeing the trend Read more
Feb
03
Dear Son With Invisible Disabilities, You Are NOT Broken
As I sit at my desk, wiping my tears and trying to prepare myself for my workday, I am overwhelmed. I am filled with so much frustration and so much 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
15
Top 10 Tech-Free Gifts for Kids with ADHD and Other Impulsive Behaviors
Now that the dust has settled from the holidays, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 media-free gifts for kids with ADHD and other impulsive behaviors that I have Read more
Nov
02
Moms are Warriors: A Birth Story
*First guest post, beautifully written by my friend and fellow warrior mama, Elizabeth Malan* I’ve dreamed and planned for two homebirths. Twice. Twice I got to 10 centimeters at home. 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
13
8 Lessons Learned Living Tiny as A Family of Four
We are still newbies to both the camping world and to tiny living, but we are getting the hang of things as we go. As I adjust into a new position Read more
May
01
The Input Overwhelm for Kids with Sensory Issues
This weekend we celebrated our daughter’s first birthday. When you have family living in different states, you celebrate birthdays multiple times. I am still undecided as to whether it insights Read more
Feb
02
Mornings are the Worst: Why Readying for School can be a Complete Nightmare for Moms
In general, mornings are our extreme child’s worst behaved time of day. If he is going to yell, scream, throw himself in the floor, hurl hard plastic objects across a Read more
Oct
25
Sensory Overload in A Wedding
When my cousin’s fiance asked if our son could be the ring bearer in their fall wedding, I cringed. It wasn’t because we don’t love them, but because we weren’t Read more
Jul
27
There’s No Crying In Parenting: One Mom’s Valuable Lesson
From about eighteen months to four years old, our son kept his meltdowns private. His behavior started small at first–random hitting for no reason, throwing temper tantrums, and what seemed Read more
Jun
06
10 Things People (Who Love You) Say to People Parenting Extreme Children…And How to Respond
Parenting a strong-willed child has been a constant battle. The learning curve is steep, my friends. Handling the awkward stares from grocery store patrons and fellow soccer moms when your Read more