I have a bit of a controlling nature. There, I said it. 😄 And apparently it extends to books. I usually have an idea of what my son should read, what would be good for him, what level he should be reading, what we should read together…you get the idea. […]
Read MoreOkay, One More Positivity Post
I know. You have probably had enough positivity posts from me by now. But this one hits home for me. Positive thinking wasn’t something that was really taught to me as a kid. And as I got older, I realized I wasn’t naturally very good at it either. My brain […]
Read MoreDo Kids Actually Believe Positive Affirmations?
I have mixed feelings about positive affirmations. I like the idea behind them. I want my son to have a kind voice in his own head. I want him to believe in himself and not immediately think I can’t do this when something feels hard. But some affirmations have always […]
Read MoreBig Feelings Are Easier When You Know What They Are
Do I know what I feel? I read somewhere recently that a lot of people aren’t actually very good at identifying exactly what they’re feeling. At first I thought, of course I know what I’m feeling. Then I actually paid attention. Happy, sad, angry? Sure. But when life gets busy […]
Read MoreMaybe We Should Make a Bigger Deal Out of the Small Things
I have a bit of imposter syndrome. Okay, maybe more than a bit. Which is strange when I look at it objectively. I’ve done things I’m proud of. I’ve built a career, moved countries, taken risks, figured things out when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Still, […]
Read MoreHow a Simple Positivity Challenge Changed the Mood in Our Home
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes right… until one tiny thing doesn’t? You spend the whole day together. You laugh, play, maybe even do something fun. Then one small thing doesn’t go the way your child expected. Suddenly it’s… “This is the worst day ever!” […]
Read MoreWhat Actually Helps My ADHD Child (On the Hard Days, the Good Days, and Everything In Between)
We’ve come a long way — my ADHD son and I.And honestly? It’s been a learning curve for me just as much as it’s been for him. I used to crave calm.Rules followed.Chores done on time.Structure that stayed put. He?He’s my opposite. At the beginning, I kept wondering:Is he just […]
Read MoreBook Review: Happy I’m a Hippo
At first, Hippo doesn’t want to be a hippo at all. Don’t call me a Hippo! She looks around and decides that every other animal is cooler than she is. She wishes she could be fast, fancy, or fierce—anything but herself. But as the story unfolds, Hippo slowly learns something […]
Read MoreADHD morning and evening checklist
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share products and resources we genuinely use and love. Morning Chaos My son has always been a very active kid. Sitting still? Not […]
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