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 […]
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 […]
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 a Child With ADHD When You Have It Too
Let Me Paint You a Picture… I’m midway through cooking dinner, except I forgot to turn the stove on. My 3-year-old is flipping on the trampoline (again), my 5-year-old is asking me why clouds exist, and the baby is crying because, well, she’s a baby. This is parenting with ADHD when your child has it […]
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 […]