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 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 […]
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