There’s a special kind of chaos that happens when you try to travel with three kids under six. Suitcases explode with snacks and stuffed animals, car seats turn into battlegrounds, and someone always has to pee after you’ve passed the last rest stop for 40 miles. Cue the frantic google search for travel hacks with […]
Outnumbered Mom of 3
Let me just say this upfront: if one more person calls me Supermom, I might spontaneously combust into a puff of laundry lint and coffee fumes. Being a mom of 3 doesn’t. Let’s just be honest: being a mom of 3 is equal parts joy, exhaustion, and wondering how the heck you lost your coffee […]
Managing Mom Guilt with Three Kids
It’s 8:02 a.m. The baby is crying, the 3-year-old is melting down because her banana broke in half, and my 5-year-old is asking deep questions about death while putting on her shirt upside down. Meanwhile, I haven’t even peed yet. Welcome to the emotional tug-of-war that is mom guilt with three kids. In a house […]
Three Kids Under Six: The Beautiful, Exhausting Chaos of Life
Let me just say it louder for the people in the back: life with three kids under six is a whole different species of chaos. If you’ve ever tried to simultaneously soothe a teething baby, referee a meltdown over a broken banana, and explain why glitter is not a food group—all before 8 a.m.—then hi, […]
Quiet Time Activities for ADHD Kids That Actually Work
Quiet time activities for ADHD kids that actually work. If you’ve ever tried to declare “quiet time” in a house with an ADHD child, you probably got one of the following reactions: Welcome to my world. As an ADHD mom of three girls—my sensory-seeking 3-year-old with ADHD, a highly verbal 5-year-old, and a 4-month-old who’s […]
The Perfect Summer Routine for Kids
Summer with kids sounds magical… until you’re one week in and someone’s already painted the dog, the baby’s eating paper, and your 3-year-old is sobbing because the toast is too toasty. As a neurodivergent mom with three daughters—my spicy 3-year-old with ADHD, a curious 5-year-old who narrates everything, and a 4-month-old who thinks sleeping is […]
Indoor Activities for Summer to Beat the Heat
Welcome to summer survival mode, where the days are long, the sunscreen is sticky, and the whining hits new decibels by 9 a.m. And while other families are out living their best beach life, I’m inside, holding a fussy baby, refereeing crayon wars, and pretending I totally meant to skip splash pad day. As an […]
What My Kids Teach Me About Being Myself
If you had asked me five years ago who I was, I’d probably have answered something like: “I’m a mom,” “I’m tired,” or “I used to wear real pants.” Back then, I didn’t realize motherhood wouldn’t just stretch me or challenge me—it would quietly, completely unmask me. Now, I’m raising three daughters. My oldest is […]
How the Nex Playground Saved Our Summer (and My Sanity)
Summer in our house? It’s like herding caffeinated cats. I’ve got a curious 5-year-old on a mission to climb every tree in our zip code, a 3-year-old daughter with ADHD who thrives on high-speed everything, and a 4-month-old who needs a nap every 90 minutes (but refuses to admit it). Oh, and I’m just trying […]
ADHD Co-Regulation Strategies for Families
There’s a unique rhythm to raising a child who feels everything loudly and deeply. In our house, that looks like a 3-year-old daughter with ADHD shrieking about a crumpled sock while I’m trying to breastfeed the baby and reheat my coffee for the third time. As a mom with ADHD myself, I understand the overwhelm […]