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 […]
One Totally Simple Meal Tip for Busy Moms of Picky Eaters
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 […]
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