Let me just say this upfront: if one more person calls me Supermom, I might spontaneously combust into a puff of laundry lint and coffee fumes. Being a mom of 3 doesn’t. Let’s just be honest: being a mom of 3 is equal parts joy, exhaustion, and wondering how the heck you lost your coffee […]
Managing Mom Guilt with Three Kids
It’s 8:02 a.m. The baby is crying, the 3-year-old is melting down because her banana broke in half, and my 5-year-old is asking deep questions about death while putting on her shirt upside down. Meanwhile, I haven’t even peed yet. Welcome to the emotional tug-of-war that is mom guilt with three kids. In a house […]
Three Kids Under Six: The Beautiful, Exhausting Chaos of Life
Let me just say it louder for the people in the back: life with three kids under six is a whole different species of chaos. If you’ve ever tried to simultaneously soothe a teething baby, referee a meltdown over a broken banana, and explain why glitter is not a food group—all before 8 a.m.—then hi, […]
Quiet Time Activities for ADHD Kids That Actually Work
Quiet time activities for ADHD kids that actually work. If you’ve ever tried to declare “quiet time” in a house with an ADHD child, you probably got one of the following reactions: Welcome to my world. As an ADHD mom of three girls—my sensory-seeking 3-year-old with ADHD, a highly verbal 5-year-old, and a 4-month-old who’s […]
The Perfect Summer Routine for Kids
Summer with kids sounds magical… until you’re one week in and someone’s already painted the dog, the baby’s eating paper, and your 3-year-old is sobbing because the toast is too toasty. As a neurodivergent mom with three daughters—my spicy 3-year-old with ADHD, a curious 5-year-old who narrates everything, and a 4-month-old who thinks sleeping is […]
Indoor Activities for Summer to Beat the Heat
Welcome to summer survival mode, where the days are long, the sunscreen is sticky, and the whining hits new decibels by 9 a.m. And while other families are out living their best beach life, I’m inside, holding a fussy baby, refereeing crayon wars, and pretending I totally meant to skip splash pad day. As an […]
What My Kids Teach Me About Being Myself
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: […]