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 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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