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 […]
Quiet Time Routines for Kids with ADHD
There’s a magical myth floating around parenting circles: that kids will just naturally enjoy a little peace and quiet if you set the mood. Cue laughter from every parent raising a child with ADHD. If your child’s idea of downtime includes climbing the furniture, narrating every single thought out loud, and creating a DIY obstacle […]
Summer Activities for Kids That Won’t Break Your Brain (or Budget)
Summer is loud. Sticky. Slightly chaotic. And if you’re like me—a neurodivergent mom trying to keep a 5-year-old, an ADHD-fueled 3-year-old girl, and a nap-striking baby busy—you know that boredom hits fast and hard. That’s why having a stash of summer activities for kids and a baby is not just helpful… it’s survival. But here’s […]
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 […]
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. […]