I partnered with Jewel-Osco to share my secret for getting picky kids to eat even when we’re in a rush. It’s Monday at 4pm. Ugh. I hate Monday afternoons. I know most people hate Mondays, but for us, they’re extra awful. After I pick up all three kids and get them home, I have exactly […]
13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Calm an Angry Child
Doors slamming. Teeth gritted. Feet stomping. “I HATE YOU!” The anger just rolls from such a tiny body and leaves you feeling helpless. You are doing everything you can to keep your cool, “It’s going to be okay” is all you seem to be able to muster. Your child is convinced the world is against […]
The REAL Reason Your Child Refuses to Eat
Dinner was going to be perfect. For once I had planned ahead of time, thought about every member of the family’s likes and dislikes, and had the perfect meal planned. I had pasta without sauce for my four-year-old, cheese ravioli for my vegetarian twelve-year-old, meat sauce for my husband, and zoodles for me. It was […]
The Best Way to Respond When Your Child Refuses to Go to School
It was just like any other day. The morning started the same way. There was no change in the weather, no change in the routines, and no big plans looming that could have caused what was about to happen. This morning was very different than every other morning, despite it starting just the same. My […]
This is Why I Will Never Stop Asking My Son How His Day Was
If I’ve seen one, I’ve seen a million ideas about what to ask your child instead of “Did you have a good day?” This is actually one of my favorites ideas for connecting with my kids after school. As I pick my son up on the playground, I always ask – did he have a […]
Calming Superhero Coloring Book for Wiggly SuperKids
Waiting is not my superpower. I get impatient in grocery lines or waiting for the doctor’s office that’s always running fifteen minutes late. If I get impatient and wiggly during wait times, how can I expect my super wiggly kids to stay in control during wait times? Even superheroes can get bored when they have […]
Totally Epic Superhero Brain Break Cards for Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
Mid-homeschool math session, and Legoman and I are both at our wit’s end. He knows how to do this. I know he knows how to do this. But he just. won’t. sit. still. We’ve been working through what should have been a fifteen-minute worksheet for way too long, and we both needed a sensory break. […]
5 Things Every SPD Parent Secretly Wishes They Could Tell Their Child’s New Teacher
At the start of every school year, I can literally feel my stomach move slowly from the depths of my belly to my chest and up into my throat. I can’t help but think of every possible scenario as my sensory kiddo heads into a new school year with a new teacher and new friends. […]
The One Thing That Gets Me Through Rough Mornings With My Tween
As he turns the corner, I am prepared to help my son get ready for picture day. I have the gel, the comb, and my newly formed knowledge of faux-hawks ready to go… just like we planned. Instead of a happy, excited tween in a handsome shirt and dress pants, I am met with an […]