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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simple Routines for Neurodivergent Families
Predictability Isn’t Boring—It’s Freedom Before I became a mom, I imagined routines as dull, soul-sucking schedules made for people who ate plain oatmeal and liked ironing. Now? I’d trade a spontaneous beach day for a peaceful morning where no one is crying because the blue cup isn’t clean. Now I realize, we need routines for […]
Parenting With Connection and Understanding
When Connection Feels Like a Luxury (But It’s Actually a Lifeline) Let me be honest: there are days when the only “connection” I have with my kids is us all crying at the same time over spilled Cheerios. My goal though, is to be parenting with connection. So, what does that look like? Between back-to-back […]
Why Letting Kids Watch TV Doesn’t Make Me a Bad Mom
Pop Quiz: What Do You Do When the Baby Is Screaming, the Toddler Is Jumping Off the Couch, and You Haven’t Eaten in 6 Hours? Answer: You’re letting the kids watch TV.Bonus points if it’s Bluey, Daniel Tiger, or that one show with the unbearable songs that somehow calm your child like a magic spell. […]
You Don’t Have to Be the Pinterest Mom to Be a Good Mom
Spoiler Alert: There Are No Awards for Bento Lunches Look, I’m just gonna say it: I’m not that mom. I’m not the color-coded, chalkboard-labeling, bento-box-lunchmaking, themed-party-planning Pinterest mom. I realized I don’t have to be the Pinterest mom to be a good mom. And I’ve tried. Lord knows I’ve tried. I once attempted a DIY […]