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 […]
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 […]
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 […]