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 […]
Sensory-Friendly Calm Corner at Home (for Your ADHD Child)
Some days, the energy in my house could power a small country. Between my 5-year-old narrating everything at full volume, my 3-year-old daughter with ADHD bouncing off the walls, and a 4-month-old who’s going through a growth spurt (and screaming about it), the chaos is real. So, I created something I didn’t know I needed: […]
ADHD Sensory Overload and Meltdowns
There’s a particular brand of chaos that blooms when your household includes not one, but multiple ADHD brains—especially when at least one of those brains is still learning what “inside voice” means. In our home, ADHD sensory overload and meltdowns aren’t rare guest stars—they’re part of the regular cast. And let me tell you, they […]
Invisible Load of Motherhood: What’s Not Seen But Always Carried
You see me in the preschool pickup line, coffee in one hand, baby carrier on my chest, my 5-year-old bouncing beside me, and my 3-year-old daughter half-sprinting toward the fence again. What you don’t see is the silent calculation I’m doing every second. Is the baby due for a nap? Did my daughter take her […]
Quiet Time Routines for Kids with ADHD
There’s a magical myth floating around parenting circles: that kids will just naturally enjoy a little peace and quiet if you set the mood. Cue laughter from every parent raising a child with ADHD. If your child’s idea of downtime includes climbing the furniture, narrating every single thought out loud, and creating a DIY obstacle […]
Summer Activities for Kids That Won’t Break Your Brain (or Budget)
Summer is loud. Sticky. Slightly chaotic. And if you’re like me—a neurodivergent mom trying to keep a 5-year-old, an ADHD-fueled 3-year-old girl, and a nap-striking baby busy—you know that boredom hits fast and hard. That’s why having a stash of summer activities for kids and a baby is not just helpful… it’s survival. But here’s […]
How to Create a Summer Routine for Kids (Not Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be honest: routines in the summer are less about strict schedules and more about survival. If you’re parenting a 5-year-old with big energy, a 3-year-old daughter with ADHD who can’t sit still for more than 20 seconds, and a 4-month-old baby who thinks naps are optional… you know. A summer routine for kids and […]
Survive Summer with Kids and a Baby (Without Losing Your Mind)
There’s something magical about summer—until you’re knee-deep in sticky popsicle sticks, sibling squabbles, and a baby who only naps in a moving stroller. If you’re a mom like me (neurodivergent, trying to raise three equally spicy children—including a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old girl with ADHD, and a baby who seems personally offended by sleep), then summer […]