It’s so easy to look at the kid that doesn’t sit still, the kid that doesn’t pay attention, the kid that fights and argues with everything. The kid that refuses to follow directions, and see a kid that IS BAD or JUST NEEDS FIRMER LIMITS or HAS INATTENTIVE PARENTS. It’s so easy to look at […]
Struggling with Sibling Rivalry? Try these 5 Simple Bonding Exercises
(Inside: Discover 5 bonding exercises you can try today to handle sibling rivalry even if your kids fight like cats and dogs.) “Mom… he touched me.” “Eli… get out of my room!” “Mom… he won’t play with me.” “I’m telling mom!” Ugh… the constant back and forth and arguing matches wear on your every nerve. […]
The photos you forgot to take with your kids- and why you should
Inside: Learn the biggest mistake most parents make when taking pictures of kids. Plus, learn how to start taking better photos of your kids today. I grew up with a camera in my face. And not just during the birthdays, holidays, and special events. That’s when cameras usually come off the dusty shelves in hopes […]
Ignoring Self-Care Put Me in the Hospital… This is What I’m Doing Differently.
This mom gig is not for the faint of heart. It’s so incredibly challenging for us to get it all done: laundry, meal prep, spending time with our kids, spending time with our spouse, cleaning the house, racing off to after-school activities, work, and taking care of myself. And if you’re a special needs mom […]
Life-Changing Steps to Reconnect After Yelling at Your Kids
I took my deep breaths. I offered his sensory tools. I tried all of my calming phrases. Nothing seemed to be working. I wasn’t on the top of my game. My head was pounding and I needed to eat. He just kept pushing every button that I had. Finally, I snapped. I lost my cool, […]
When Kids Get Stir-Crazy, This Simple Activity Will Have Them Begging to Play Independently
It’s negative eight degrees here today. Negative eight. I didn’t even know that it could get that cold. And yet, here I am, staring out my back window at the blanket of snow in my backyard wishing it would warm up just a little bit more. You see, the thing is… My kids are driving […]
How to Have a Family Fun Night When You Have a Sensory Sensitive Kid
Thank you Warner Bros Consumer Products for sponsoring this post. Grab the family, turn down the lights, and activate the Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc. Theater skill on your Amazon Alexa enabled device by saying “Alexa, open Scooby-Doo” and away you go! Gather ‘Round. Get Solving. Bowling. Laser Tag. The Movies. Festivals. If you ask any typical […]
The Power of Not Letting Anxiety Rule Your Life
I’m going to tell you a little secret To tell you this secret, we’ve got to back the clock up several years. See, a few years ago, I was a prisoner in my own home, and I had no idea what. I didn’t know that anxiety was the one that had the key and was […]
One Simple Tweak to Get Through Rough Days
Last year was hell. I don’t say that lightly, but truth is, I was drowning. My husband and I both were, and really, our whole family was. We were at our wit’s end. Everyday was awful. It was terrible. I’ve always promised to stay honest with my readers about the lemons and the limes that […]