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 […]
Stress Relief Items for When You Feel Like You’re Losing It
I had a headache. I had a work deadline that I was probably going to miss. I was two coffees in, but it still wasn’t helping. My son spilled his milk and I could feel my temper rising. In hindsight, he made a simple mistake that could have happened to anyone. I should have handed […]
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Squash Back to School Anxiety
Wasn’t it just the beginning of summer? I’m not sure how we got here, but yet, here we are. School is starting in just a few weeks and the anxiety is already starting to build. It definitely looks different for each of my kids, but never the less, the anxiety is there for each of […]
One Surprising Trick to Reduce Aggression and Improve Behavior {Backed by Science}
I’m a scientist at heart. I have to try new things constantly and tweak my hypothesis until I find some way to answer my never ending questions. I use this science passion of mine constantly in parenting when trying to find simple ways to help my high needs son calm his anger and improve his behavior. […]