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 […]
A Real Day in the Life of a Neurodivergent Mom of 3
6:00 AM – Let the Chaos Begin There’s no gentle alarm or peaceful sunrise moment here. My day starts with my 3-year-old (ADHD in full effect) jumping on my bed like it’s a trampoline while listing dinosaurs in alphabetical order. Meanwhile, my 5-year-old is already deep in a conversation about what clouds are made of. […]