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 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 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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