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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]