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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parenting with ADHD: What It’s Really Like for Moms Like Us
If you’ve ever poured milk into the pantry or brushed your teeth with diaper cream (just me?), welcome. You might be parenting with ADHD. And if you’re also raising neurodivergent kiddos? Grab a coffee—if you remembered to make one—and let’s talk about what it’s really like. I’m a mom of three:👧 A 5-year-old who is […]
The Truth About Having ADHD And Being A Mom
The truth about having ADHD and being a mom. Motherhood in and of itself is one of the most challenging things any woman could ever go through. For those of us with ADHD or any other type of mental disorders, can easily struggle even more. I know this firsthand being a mother of 2 with […]