I feel one of the biggest mistakes our society is making is that we are continuing to raise the expectations of children higher and higher. It isn’t healthy.
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Parenting Advice
The New Food Pyramid: Can You Teach With It?
The FDA just came out with a new food pyramid, except it isn’t really a pyramid anymore. But hey, if it helps us all eat healthier, it is a good thing, right?
Holiday Books: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
I love reading my kids books that go with the seasons. Every year in December we read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Every year we learn something new.
Raising Brave Kids
I was not raised to be brave. I was raised to fear the world. And I did. When our kids came along I made a choice to parent them differently.
You are a Good Mom!
I want you to know, you are a good mom. We are constantly fed lies about how we need to be perfect parents and create perfect kids. That isn’t true. Perfect is creepy and weird. Be real. Real is messy, and crazy. It is the rare days when you feel so much joy your...
How Accurate is Psychological Testing for ADHD?
I have three kids, and they have all done psychological testing to determine which type of neurodiverse they are and what other learning disabilities they have. So, while I know how this type of testing is supposed to work as a professional, I also have a lot of...
Autism: Mad Scientist Toddlers
You made a child who needs to test all the laws of the universe for themselves. They believe in nothing they cannot taste, touch, break or destroy.
Why the Outdoors is Amazing for Neurodivergent Kids
My husband and I started an Outdoor Service Guides group so our kids could experience scouting. Nine years later, I still think this is one of the best things we’ve ever done.
Weird Rules for my Smart Child
I have a child who is incredibly smart, but also, can’t read a room. So, I taught her a few rules, that she has lived by from preschool to college.
Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma can influence the genes of those who experience it, which can lead to anxiety or a tendency towards substance abuse in future generations.